IanS16 Posted May 19, 2008 Posted May 19, 2008 Hey Guys, Just a quick question, 2 days ago I noticed that while driving along, there was a squeaking noise coming from my front left wheel while moving. Since then it hasnt stopped. (It almost sounds like there is a chick under the wheel arch chirping) I've tried to find out where the noise is coming from exactly but obviously I cant get any closer to the wheel than the driving seat while it is squeaking. I took the car to a pressure wash and sprayed the brakes to see if it is a build up of muck but that didn't sort it. I cant see anything wrong either. Just thought i'd see if anybody else has had this problem and i'm hoping (i have no mechanical knowledge whatsoever) that this is a dodgy brake disk or something and not a broken wheel bearing. Any help would be much appreciated Quote
sl114 Posted May 19, 2008 Posted May 19, 2008 Did you check for the chick? Sounds like one of the pads is pressing against the brake caliper while you are in motion. Quote
IanS16 Posted May 19, 2008 Author Posted May 19, 2008 I did check for the chick haha. Seems i have "squeaky pads" or something that squeak to let you know they are worn. Or so my mechanic says Quote
sl114 Posted May 19, 2008 Posted May 19, 2008 But it only happens when you are moving not when you apply the brakes. So may not be that. Does it happen more when you are braking? Quote
IanS16 Posted May 19, 2008 Author Posted May 19, 2008 Its not too loud when driving around but then if i apply the brakes lightly it gets louder. If i brake at normal pressure the noise goes away until i lift my foot off the brakes again. Hope its not something too bad.. Quote
sl114 Posted May 19, 2008 Posted May 19, 2008 What pads have you got? Standard ones or aftermarket? Quote
IanS16 Posted May 19, 2008 Author Posted May 19, 2008 They wer on the car when i bought it. I'd guess aftermarket as they are bright blue?! Quote
sl114 Posted May 19, 2008 Posted May 19, 2008 Possibly the pads then as some aftermarket ones squeek, however would not explain why they do that when you are not braking. Im sure someone will be along in a minute who knows what they are talking about Quote
bigphil Posted May 19, 2008 Posted May 19, 2008 Sounds like you have Endless pads in there. Possibly just need taking out and some copper grease applied to the back of the pad but worth checking for wear. No wear indicator tabs on the Endless pads. Quote
IanS16 Posted May 19, 2008 Author Posted May 19, 2008 Cheers Phil, Well i'm booked in at ESR on Saturday afternoon to get that camber issue sorted so i'll get you guys to have a look! Quote
bigphil Posted May 19, 2008 Posted May 19, 2008 Cheers Phil, Well i'm booked in at ESR on Saturday afternoon to get that camber issue sorted so i'll get you guys to have a look! well that was convenient Quote
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