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Disk Drive Bracket
OWC launches 2.5", 3.5" brackets for Mac Pros, PowerMacs
Other World Computing has launched new Multi-Mount hard disk mounting kits for Mac Pros and PowerMacs. The new brackets are custom engineered and use hard rubber dampers, reducing noise and vibration, between the bracketed drives and the Mac case. They are made of high-grade aluminum and designed to fit smaller drives into the Mac's spare optical 5.25-inch bays, such as a 3.5-inch drive into a 5 ...
My car's rear right wheel moves in and out of the axle?

The car is a 1993 pontiac firebird formula WITH DISC brakes. When driving, people tell me that my rear right tire moves in and out of the axle. To describe it better, its as if the tire is being pushed out and then drawn back in to the axle. I'm pretty sure it's also the cause of the brake squeak that has plagued my car for the past few months.

I took the wheel off and removed the caliper and bracket down to just the thing with the studs on it. I pulled on it and it moved in and out a decent amount, enough to be noticeable.

I'm thinking wheel bearing. Anyone know what this could be and how to fix it?

Actually there is a c clip on the end of that axle that is retained in the sun gear and by the planetary gear cross shaft in the differential carrier. There is always some in and out movement around 1/8" is normal. Keep looking for your brake squeak. Side to side movement may also be the entire axle moving under the car. Try duplicating by pushing on the fender and have some one watch the locating links rods and panhard bar.