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05crewcab · 08-05-2010, 11:48 PM

Hi guys,

probably a stupid question here...

i am getting a squeak from one of the front wheels, but only when i turn the wheels to the left. If I apply the breaks it goes away, but i don't think it is a wear indicator because wouldn't it squeak regardless of the direction I turn the wheels? I am leaning towards a wheel bearing, but don't really know how to diagnose it.

Any thoughts?

oldblue1968chevy · 08-05-2010, 11:50 PM

could a wheel bearing cause alot of break dust?

mines doing the same thing actually...but my brakes are hangin' too, im hopign its a prop. vavle because thats the only old thing on the brake stuff now..

hayhauler71 · 08-06-2010, 11:17 PM

Make sure your pads are tight in the calipers and the rattle clips are holding good to the piston. Also put some synthetic brake lube on the back sides of the pads to prevent vibration the leading cause of brake noise.

05crewcab · 08-07-2010, 12:15 AM

hey hayhauler, why do you think mine only makes noise while turning to the left? I feel like brakes would make noise all the time...

cdowns · 08-07-2010, 05:50 AM

i'd put it up on jack stands with the wheels off and spend the weekend inspecting things and greasing up moving parts and looking for worn components

Notrodder · 08-07-2010, 03:31 PM

I'm guessing that if you're unsure of the state of your wheelbearings, you're overdue to pack them. While you're at it, take cdowns advice. I think I'll do the same.

69 longhorn · 08-07-2010, 08:29 PM

You will get a laugh out of this one..... I had an old Merc do that to me, & had that front wheel off a half dozen times. It would only squeak turning 1 direction, the pads & rotors looked good. After a little harder look, I found a small pc of gravel stuck tween the rotor & the splash guard! You might also check the wheel bearings(as already mentioned). crazyAL

05crewcab · 08-08-2010, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 69 longhorn

You will get a laugh out of this one..... I had an old Merc do that to me, & had that front wheel off a half dozen times. It would only squeak turning 1 direction, the pads & rotors looked good. After a little harder look, I found a small pc of gravel stuck tween the rotor & the splash guard! You might also check the wheel bearings(as already mentioned). crazyAL

you know, it could be as simple as a chunk of something stuck somewhere. I haven't had a chance to inspect anything since posting, but will let you know if I am fighting gravel

I'll check the wheel bearings too but I am not really sure what I am looking for...

Notrodder · 08-08-2010, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05crewcab

I'll check the wheel bearings too but I am not really sure what I am looking for...

A service manual will tell you exactly how to do it. They actually need to be packed fairly often.

cdowns · 08-08-2010, 05:26 AM

shock mounts cause squeaks sometimes// the top muont studs loosen up and enlong the mounting holes// just grab hold of shock and wiggle

have you ever greased the balljoints or tierods or any of the aframe bushings?
have you checked the brake pads?to see if there"s anything there like brake pad material?

service manuals are great tools

08-05-2010, 11:48 PM	#1
05crewcab Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnetonka, MN Posts: 409	incremental squeaking Hi guys, probably a stupid question here... i am getting a squeak from one of the front wheels, but only when i turn the wheels to the left. If I apply the breaks it goes away, but i don't think it is a wear indicator because wouldn't it squeak regardless of the direction I turn the wheels? I am leaning towards a wheel bearing, but don't really know how to diagnose it. Any thoughts? __________________ 1971 C-20 350/350

08-05-2010, 11:50 PM	#2
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: incremental squeaking could a wheel bearing cause alot of break dust? mines doing the same thing actually...but my brakes are hangin' too, im hopign its a prop. vavle because thats the only old thing on the brake stuff now.. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

08-06-2010, 11:17 PM	#3
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: incremental squeaking Make sure your pads are tight in the calipers and the rattle clips are holding good to the piston. Also put some synthetic brake lube on the back sides of the pads to prevent vibration the leading cause of brake noise. __________________ Fuzzy

08-07-2010, 12:15 AM	#4
05crewcab Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnetonka, MN Posts: 409	Re: incremental squeaking hey hayhauler, why do you think mine only makes noise while turning to the left? I feel like brakes would make noise all the time... __________________ 1971 C-20 350/350

08-07-2010, 05:50 AM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: incremental squeaking i'd put it up on jack stands with the wheels off and spend the weekend inspecting things and greasing up moving parts and looking for worn components __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-07-2010, 03:31 PM	#6
Notrodder Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lompoc, CA Posts: 104	Re: incremental squeaking I'm guessing that if you're unsure of the state of your wheelbearings, you're overdue to pack them. While you're at it, take cdowns advice. I think I'll do the same.

08-07-2010, 08:29 PM	#7
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	Re: incremental squeaking You will get a laugh out of this one..... I had an old Merc do that to me, & had that front wheel off a half dozen times. It would only squeak turning 1 direction, the pads & rotors looked good. After a little harder look, I found a small pc of gravel stuck tween the rotor & the splash guard! You might also check the wheel bearings(as already mentioned). crazyAL __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

08-08-2010, 05:26 AM	#10
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: incremental squeaking shock mounts cause squeaks sometimes// the top muont studs loosen up and enlong the mounting holes// just grab hold of shock and wiggle have you ever greased the balljoints or tierods or any of the aframe bushings? have you checked the brake pads?to see if there"s anything there like brake pad material? service manuals are great tools __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY Last edited by cdowns; 08-08-2010 at 05:31 AM.



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