I was driving home last night and suddenly I heard a grinding noise coming from the front of my car. Could it be the wheel bearing? I managed to drive home with it squealing, (not far).
Sometimes the squealing stopped for a while then started. It got worse when I steered to the right.
Shall I take the wheel off and have a look?
It is a Volkswagen Passat TDI 1.9 Turbo Diesel. I've had the cambelt changed not long back.
Any ideas before I get the jack out or what to look for? Or a good website/forum?
Hope you can help.
2007-04-29 04:29:35 · 7 answers · asked by youronmyfoot 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Volkswagen
Know it all might be right.
Had some squealing for the past bit or it was 5 months ago then went away?
Does the grinding only occur during braking?
The squeal is all the time?
The squeal gets worse when turning a certain direction?
This would be a sign that your brake pads are totally consumed and the backing plate has contacted the rotor which may have already be ruined- patently unsafe to drive !
Hope this helps you out, sorry
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2007-04-29 05:04:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably the wheel bearing, if it were the brakes, you would feel the car having a hesitation from the pads. The wheel bearing should also cause a vibration in the steering wheel.
2007-04-29 16:49:35 · answer #2 · answered by richardmckee7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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sounds like a loose wheel bearing. shake the wheel. It should not shake. Jack it up and turn it . Could also be a cvjoint. Check to see if the rubber boot is ripped. If it is ripped for sure the problem.
2007-04-29 21:59:50 · answer #3 · answered by ButwhatdoIno? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the wheel off see what you find, if your brakes arent obviously worn its most likely a bearing.
2007-04-29 12:05:10 · answer #4 · answered by red77chevy350 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how about looking at your left front wheel bearing. that shows up more on a right turn.
2007-04-29 21:48:56 · answer #5 · answered by oldtimer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that your brake cylinder may have failed, you should find some brake fluid escaping from the cyliner at the disc. First, check you brake fluid though.
2007-04-29 19:39:56 · answer #6 · answered by yahoo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
front brake pads are worn out, and possibly ruining your rotor.
2007-04-29 11:33:26 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋