I have a 2001 Chevy S-10 4 wheel drive with right at 100,000 miles on it. When I am driving it and make a left turn, it makes a high pitched scraping noise, like metal on metal.
It may need new brakes and rotors, but does anyone think this could be a wheel bearing going out too? It only does it on left handed turns, usually at around 35 to 50 miles an hour. It stops when I apply the brakes also.
2007-03-11 14:56:20 · 4 answers · asked by Patrick H 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The wheel bearings are pressed into the spindle and they are massive. I'm betting your pads are showing uneven wear. It's most likely a right front pad set. When replacing them have your wallet handy GM rotors go for $165.00. AC Delco, $70. You could buy off shore parts but that's like replacing junk with worse scrap. Check the rear ones also. The emergency brake shoes are on the inside of the deep shelled rotor.
2007-03-11 15:11:21 · answer #1 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it does it when turning it is probably the half shaft check the boots on the front to be sure it is relatively easy to change. The part however is kind of expensive but you can do it yourself this would also give you the chance to check the brakes and rotors as they need to be removed to change the halfshaft. I have changed them a few times and it is easy there are a few secrets though that make it faster just make sure before you do it
2007-03-11 15:04:19 · answer #2 · answered by ja man 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
sounds like brakes. A wheel bearing usually doesn't make a high pitched sound. Since it stops when you apply the brakes sounds like you need new disc pads.
2007-03-11 15:01:53 · answer #3 · answered by Sarge1572 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds like the wear indicator on the brake pads wheel bearings make more of a roar or rumble
2007-03-11 15:03:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋