Periodic squeak when turning

[e.hutchins]

Hi guys - got a new noise on the Ty, and I'm hoping someone else has experienced it, too. When I take a left turn, I hear a periodic, high-pitched squealing. The faster I'm going, the shorter the period of the squealing is. It's got something to do with the front left wheel, but what? Is it brakes, a bearing, a CV joint?

-Ed

 

[Daron]

On 2001-11-21 10:21, e.hutchins wrote:
Hi guys - got a new noise on the Ty, and I'm hoping someone else has experienced it, too. When I take a left turn, I hear a periodic, high-pitched squealing. The faster I'm going, the shorter the period of the squealing is. It's got something to do with the front left wheel, but what? Is it brakes, a bearing, a CV joint?

-Ed

Power steering? Will it do it sitting still? Long shot, but could be front diff too, you check the fluid level in it lately?

 

[e.hutchins]

Thanks for the ideas. Checked to see if it was the power steering by turning the steering wheel while idling still. No noise. I had the differential fluids changed about 10 months ago - while I haven't checked them since, I'd be surprised if enough has leaked out since.

I've noticed that if I apply the brakes while taking a left corner, the squeaking noise goes away. This would suggest a warped rotor to me. Or just a lot of brake dust. I'll try some brake cleaner soon and see if that takes care of it.

-Ed

 

[V6 Kompressor]

Hi, I would lay money on the brakes. The brake pad squealer is coming into contact with the rotor when you make a turn due to a little play in the wheel bearings. I think bendix is making a dust free brake pad under the name of quiet stop. I haven't seen it stocked yet though. You might check with wrenchhead or someone like that on the net. Good luck...Steve.