A strange hiss noise when I drive!

[Macedonia]

I need help guys...I am going on a trip tommorow so...help me out!

Anyway...when I drive my car, there is a strange subtitle hiss noise on the right back wheel, like metal grinding on a metal. I've checked the brakes, they weren't grinding. Is this a sign of a worn out wheel beareings?
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[birddog1]

A hiss? Well if you go down the list off possibilities:

brake shoes
wheel bearing
CV's

The most likely to make a hiss or slight scraping noise are brakes but all are possible. CV's and bearing are more likely to make clicking or grinding noises which you can frequently also feel

[glutamodo]

Snakes on a VW?

Hmmm... well, I'd try having someone drive it by slowly, while you listen standing or walking next to that wheel to try to pinpoint more closely where the noise might be coming from.

[mnussbau]

Long shot...is the charcoal canister loose and rubbing against the wheel?
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