78' Wheel Squeak
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78' Wheel Squeak
I have seen this subject before and have tried a few things related to a recurring squeak I hear possibly from passenger side rear wheel. Doesnt squeak at first while driving then appears. Stops when I apply brakes. I have new rotors, pads, and calipers but still have the noise. I tried putting lubricant behind pads between caliper but still there. Anymore ideas?
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I have seen this subject before and have tried a few things related to a recurring squeak I hear possibly from passenger side rear wheel. Doesnt squeak at first while driving then appears. Stops when I apply brakes. I have new rotors, pads, and calipers but still have the noise. I tried putting lubricant behind pads between caliper but still there. Anymore ideas?
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I did follow the instructions that came with the rotors and pads. The squeak was there before and after rotors and pads were replaced
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Just under 70,000 miles. The right side was making a squeaking noise and the left side, after heating up was making a snapping sound like you were tapping a hacksaw blade on a metal table. The needles on the left side were binding and broken up. If you are doing it yourself, it's also a good idea to use a flange reinforcement plate to keep from distorting or bending the flanges when removing the joints.
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Just under 70,000 miles. The right side was making a squeaking noise and the left side, after heating up was making a snapping sound like you were tapping a hacksaw blade on a metal table. The needles on the left side were binding and broken up. If you are doing it yourself, it's also a good idea to use a flange reinforcement plate to keep from distorting or bending the flanges when removing the joints.
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see if you happen to notice any excessive brake dust around that wheel.
could be a partially collapsed brake hose. that will sometime not let the brake fluid return. the noise from this type of problem would be very minor.
could be a partially collapsed brake hose. that will sometime not let the brake fluid return. the noise from this type of problem would be very minor.
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Hmmmm never heard of that will check it out thanks.