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Topic #83483 4 posts Started by mgnt232
So I've been home for a few days on leave and my celicas front left "wheel" is squeaking. Mainly at lower speeds 0-30mph, but i assume i just can't hear it after that. Its not affecting my driving at all just annoying sometimes .
The brakes are fairly new and I have NO problems braking so I don't believe it has anything to do with that, but it always could I guess.
I am assuming its like a wheel bearing starting to go? Anyone confirm a story like this. its just squeaking when I'm driving doesn't seem to matter if I'm turning, braking, accelerating or any thing.

Thanks to any advice anyone has. Im only home until the 15th before I go back to my MOS school so if anyone know its greatly appreciated, and ill have someone get it fixed while I'm away.

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Well I used to have similar problem nut I found out that it was the metal rear the front rotor that was touching on it and sound weird,
this is an easy fix just put your finger through the spokes and bend the metal back to it's place.
But if is a bearing then the wheel probably gonna have some play if you jacked the car up and try with your hand or it might be
a caliper that has stuck and doesn't leave the brake pads to return back so you might hear the brake pads rubbing on the rotor, although for
the last one I don't believe it could be it.
Sounds like you have a mouse infestation...

Could also be a loose/missing nut on one of the body panels on the front clip.

Is the sound pitch, decibel level, or frequency effected by speed?

I would definately advocate putting the front end up on jackstands and running the car in gear. Obviously, jack the car up; put as many jackstands, cinderblocks or whatever you can find supporting the front end. Put the parking brake on and put a block of wood or w/e in on both sides of the rear tires. Start the car and carefully get it into gear. Now go listen for where the sound is originating.
Do NOT stand in front of the vehicle. Do NOT climb under the car with it running. Do NOT get to close to the spinning tires, axles w/e. Murphys law is especially important with a car on jackstands.
thanks for the advice ill try that tomorrow as i have the day off redface.gif
The squeak is high pitched, but not affected by braking, turning, or speed (with the exception if im just starting its a little slower).
Was just looking for some advice before i spend any money

I've spilt my heart into this car :) And I don't ever plan to stop- 6GC for Life ->Semper Fi<1994 Cupra :p 3sgte1995 Celica ST DD1969 Chevelle SSalllll balls. P2 approved!