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**92lebaronGTC** · **Front left wheel sqealing??**

Lately i've noticed when i'm cruising at low speeds under 30mph or so I hear a speaking noise coming from the front left, I'll stick my head out the window while driving and I know that's where it's coming from. However the noise stops when I apply the brakes. It's there when I cruise and when I accellerate, but not quite as bad when I just start the car and start moving. Sometime tonight i'll probably have a video under 2megs of it, could someone host it for me if the camera works out right? Would this be my brakes? Wheel bearing? What?
Thanks in advance!

-steve

**Polygon** · 10-25-2004, 01:56 PM

I can host it for you if you need me to.

lametec · 10-25-2004, 02:06 PM

It's your brakes.

**92lebaronGTC** · 10-25-2004, 02:38 PM

What would cause my brakes to make noise like this? What needs to be replaced/adjusted? Thanks polygon, i'll talk to you on aim or email you once I have the video.

1985ShlbyChrger · 10-25-2004, 04:27 PM

The pads. Mine started doing it now too. I'm replacing them tonight,

Mopar_Nutz · 10-25-2004, 04:33 PM

I've got cheap pads on my Bronco (so says the previous owner who had them installed a few months before I bought it) and they constantly make a squeaking noise until I apply the brakes a little. It's annoying to say the least, but hey, it stops great and doesn't sound any worse than it looks. So I live with it

**92lebaronGTC** · 10-25-2004, 04:59 PM

Alright, so it's just the pads then? Does it mean they're kinda worn out or just cheap? I don't know when they were replaced last, I bought the car a few months ago. Stops good still though... So it's nothing much to worry about?

**Polygon** · 10-25-2004, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 92lebaronGTC

Alright, so it's just the pads then? Does it mean they're kinda worn out or just cheap? I don't know when they were replaced last, I bought the car a few months ago. Stops good still though... So it's nothing much to worry about?

I wouldn't say that.

Take the wheels off and check. The GTC I bought stopped fine despite the fact that one of the rotors was warped. However, after some spirited driving I had to break hard and all of the pad material fell off the diver side inner pad and the pad material was cracked and looked like it was going to come off the rest of the pads. They enough pad material left they just seemed VERY old, almost as if they were the original pads and rotors. Needless to say I replaced a set of front pads and rotors this weekend.

Turbodave · 10-25-2004, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 92lebaronGTC

Alright, so it's just the pads then? Does it mean they're kinda worn out or just cheap? I don't know when they were replaced last, I bought the car a few months ago. Stops good still though... So it's nothing much to worry about?

Most pads have a little metal doo-dad on them called a squeaker that makes the squeaking noise. It's there for just that reason, to tell you that the pads are at their wear limit.

Pads can squeak for other reasons, but the way you described it sounds exactly like what they are supposed to do when they reach the wear limit.

**92lebaronGTC** · 10-25-2004, 09:51 PM

Alright cool, if it's just the warning thing then i'll just get my pads replaced soon.

**92lebaronGTC** · 10-25-2004, 10:22 PM

I know the pic kinda sucks, perhaps you can make something of it? I tried to get the pads in view.

**92lebaronGTC** · 10-25-2004, 10:25 PM

Another thing I noticed, all the grease and gunk that looks like it's been spraying from my axle or something.

That can't be good.

ShelbyMopar89 · 10-25-2004, 11:57 PM

Looking at the pads can sometimes be deceiving. You have a better view of the outer pad and it may look good, but the caliper piston actually pushes on the inner pad. The inner pads always show more wear than the outer. If you look at the picture you will notice the inner side of the rotor is worn more also. It is only two bolts to take off to inspect them(tip: put antiseize on the threads when you put it back together). I would recommend taking the caliper off and looking at the pads. As Turbodave said the squeeker is doing its job most likely. Your rotors look like they have enough meat on them to have them turned down. IMO never put new pads on old/unturned rotors, unless you are dead broke. Most places charge $10.00 to turn them. I had never had good luck turning rotors, so I just replace them. There is a service limit stamped inside the rotor that tells you how much you can turn them down to. Anytime you (turn) remove material from the rotor your decrease its ability to dissipate heat, this dramatically effects brake performance. In turn the extra heat causes them to warp faster. Thats why I would recommend just replacing them if you have the money. Most of us participate in "spirited driving" frequently and I prefer not to cut corners on the brakes. As far as your inner CV boot goes I would say it is torn. You can buy a split boot (comes with new grease) and put it on, but I will dang near bet my paycheck it will not stay together. It is best to take the shaft out and replace it with a normal boot. If you continue to run it like that it will eventually come from together leaving you walking. Hope this helps.

**92lebaronGTC** · 10-26-2004, 12:03 AM

So if I get my pads all replaced, should I replace the rotors too?

ShelbyMopar89 · 10-26-2004, 01:02 AM

If you have the money I would recommend it, at the least have them turned. Others may opt to just turn them, or do nothing to them at all. I have just experienced better results over the long run by replacing them.