Warped brake drums could happen from over-torquing and incorrectly torquing
your wheel lugs.  Also, from leaving your hand brake engaged, but that would
cause a nasty smell - done it.

----- Original Message -----
From: robyn and heather rudisill <rudisill@uswest.net>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2000 2:17 PM
Subject: 91 syncro westy left rear wheel chirp at 50+ mph

> The only thing that has changed is that I just had my tires rotated.  I
> commute on surface roads, so I haven't been at highway speeds for a
> while.  ...ran a friend to the airport and noticed it.
>
> Could rotating tires warp a brake drum?
>
> thanks for your time.
> Robyn
>
> 91 Westy syncro