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jgknowla1 · 01-03-2011, 10:28 PM

Yeah, I've got rhythm, but it depends on the speed I'm going. From stopped to about 25mph I get a squeak-squeak-squeak out of a front wheel that increases with speed. It does seem to go away as speed increases, but at low speed it kinda sounds like a steam engine...squeaking with a rumble grumble between squeaks.

So, is this wheel bearings or brake pads? If I go in to do either of those, is it worth just doing both bearings and pads?

1982 C10, 305, TH350, 198,000mi.

**old Rusty C10** · 01-03-2011, 10:59 PM

kinda hard to tell from here but im betting its brakes.... but when you do brakes you should inspect and repack your wheel bearings as a matter of maintenance

pig rig · 01-04-2011, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

kinda hard to tell from here but im betting its brakes.... but when you do brakes you should inspect and repack your wheel bearings as a matter of maintenance

lol couldnt of said it any better

jgknowla1 · 01-04-2011, 10:06 AM

Hey guys, thanks for the input. I paid closer attention to the noise this morning and it stays the same whether I'm on the brakes or not. I'll take a look at it this weekend and see what needs doing.

Thanks!

JuicyJ · 01-04-2011, 02:23 PM

Check your dust shield, it might be bent and causing the squeak.

01-03-2011, 10:28 PM	#1
jgknowla1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 48	I've got rhythm! Yeah, I've got rhythm, but it depends on the speed I'm going. From stopped to about 25mph I get a squeak-squeak-squeak out of a front wheel that increases with speed. It does seem to go away as speed increases, but at low speed it kinda sounds like a steam engine...squeaking with a rumble grumble between squeaks. So, is this wheel bearings or brake pads? If I go in to do either of those, is it worth just doing both bearings and pads? 1982 C10, 305, TH350, 198,000mi.

01-03-2011, 10:59 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,280	Re: I've got rhythm! kinda hard to tell from here but im betting its brakes.... but when you do brakes you should inspect and repack your wheel bearings as a matter of maintenance __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-04-2011, 10:06 AM	#4
jgknowla1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 48	Re: I've got rhythm! Hey guys, thanks for the input. I paid closer attention to the noise this morning and it stays the same whether I'm on the brakes or not. I'll take a look at it this weekend and see what needs doing. Thanks!

01-04-2011, 02:23 PM	#5
JuicyJ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 123	Re: I've got rhythm! Check your dust shield, it might be bent and causing the squeak. __________________ America is all about speed, hot nasty bad ass speed

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