I got a call from my mechanic; they said the wheel cylinders are bad and the brake pads are cracked (I didn't see or couldn't tell this on the pads but I am not surprised on the cylinders.) She also said a brake sensor is bad and thats why the brake lights are staying on (knew it was a possibility.)

So what's the problem? She said the grinding isn't because of the bearings, it's because the differential is falling apart.
A new Standard Gear/Differential is about $500 (plus labor.)
So she's looking for a used axle to replace the entire back with (which hopefully will have good cylinders on it.)


I'd bet the guy I bought it from knew this when he sold it, but there's nothing I can do about it. I get screwed on every vehicle I buy.