RadEp3

...so i got a little issue.

whenever i drive i hear a series of repetitive squeaks from the driver side wheel/brake area. this happens when driving straight, and it is louder when i let go of the gas.
i took off the wheel/caliper/pads & cleaned them...wet away for a while and now its back.

anyone know what this could be ?

its driving me so crazy

ne 1 ?

civicEJ1

iTrader: (2)

u clean in the caliper where the holder pins go? and grease under their?

RadEp3

i cleaned where the pins are but i didnt grease it...

chris_v2

It's probably the squeeler touching the brake rotor.

RadEp3

whats a squeeler?

chris_v2

It's a tab on your brake pads to worn you that your fiction lining is low and becoming un-safe.

RadEp3

i just did the brakes this summer....cant be it man... i checked before and its not it...ill take it apart tomorrow...

chris_v2

Okay, well then its not the squeeler.

Check: backing plates, wheel bearings, balljoints, all bushings, etc. A lot of things can squeek.

Does it go with the wheel? If so, it's probably a wheel bearing or the braking plate.

RadEp3

when i turn left it squeeks, when i turn right it doesnt.
ill take a look tomorrow.
is this dangerous ???
thx 4 the help.

chris_v2

Might be dangerous depending on what the noise is.

Can you hear the squeek if you turn the wheel from lock to lock when the vehicle is parked? If so, its your lower balljoint.

RadEp3

nah i checked both balljoints...theyre good. its only when i drive....and a little more when i turn right, but it goes away a bit when i press the brake...