Squealing Sound = New Brakes?

Dan The Man · Post by **Dan The Man** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 11:35 pm

Quick question, I think i have an idea of whats wrong but before I order the wrong parts I need opinions.

A few days ago I started hearing a slight squealing coming from the front right wheel when driving on the highway. Every day I hear this sound more, and now it occurs when I'm driving around town too. The sound goes away while I apply pressure on the brakes, and goes away for a few minutes if I apply harder pressure.

I'm guessing this noise is coming from the brake pad wear indicators, but does the fact that it stops when I brake suggest it's a bad wheel bearing? Any info you know would be great. Thanks.

rickles8099 · Post by **rickles8099** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 11:52 pm

its the brakes.

gsrauto98 · Post by **gsrauto98** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 11:54 pm

edit: therick beat me

Dan The Man · Post by **Dan The Man** » Sat Feb 13, 2010 12:05 am

rickles8099;220587 wrote:its the brakes.

thank you sir

johnny94 · Post by **johnny94** » Sun Feb 21, 2010 5:22 pm

A wheel bearing usually grinds. A good way to rule it out is to jack the car up and grab the top and bottom of your wheel and rock it, if it moves there is a good chance you need a bearing.

Phughes · Post by **Phughes** » Mon Feb 22, 2010 4:33 am

check breaks or bearings

Rich · Post by **Rich** » Mon Feb 22, 2010 4:41 am

Just put wheel bearing grease on your pads - no more squeaking

You may have to increase your braking distances however :yelrotflmao: