1996 Nissan XE 4cyl 4x4
Symptoms: Squealing coming from front driver's side wheel area. Only happens after going over a rough bump or speed bump. Sustains noise for a minute to several minutes after going over the bump but stops when I stop or apply sustained pressure to brakes, even though the truck is still moving. Squeal reduces pitch as truck slows.
The squeal sounds like rubber rubbing against rubber.
The squeal isn't always constant but SEEMS to follow a slight warp in the disc of the front brakes. The braking is smooth and doesn't shake the truck or the steering wheel. The alignment is straight on.
Recent work: New right axle and boots. Corrected worn-out connectors of gear shifter to reduce wiggle in shifter. Had clips replaced at left and right brakes (were found to be missing from last brake job). Brake pads are in good shape. Had front suspension bars replaced. Had steering worked on to reduce play (dead spot in the middle of the steering).
Any ideas?
2007-06-07 04:12:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
two things to look at, most probable is the inner seal on the front hub bearing, they dry out and make a squeal like you describe, remove the hub and liberally apply wheel bearing grease to the seal, clean and lube where the seal rides and reassemble, while your there check for the 2nd possible problem which would be disc hardware out of place. good luck.
2007-06-07 04:33:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is definitely a brake pad issue. The sensor is doing it's job and signalling that replacement is required. Applying the brake quiets the sensor. Replace pads on both wheels of the axle. Rear brakes are probably not needed at this time and "typically" last twice as long as the front brakes.
2007-06-07 12:18:27 · answer #2 · answered by Rego L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would check all your pulleys on you motor. You could have a power steering pump bearings going out - happen to me once. Th squealing would get worse the faster I went because the pulley was turning faster. Eventually the bearing gave out completely and I had to replace the pump ($100 or $150), belt ( about $30 alone) the pulley (another $50) if I had just checked the pump when it started squealing I could just done the pump ( the belt was less 6 months old) so instead of $150 it was $230.
2007-06-07 11:20:58 · answer #3 · answered by Mike E 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easy one.
Brake pads have wear indicators that scrape on the rotor when the brake pads are nearly worn out.
You need new brakes. Inner pads are worn out.
2007-06-07 11:26:15 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be brake squeak, where the pads vibrate in the caliper and make a noise or it could be a pebble caught between the dust shield and the rotor.
2007-06-07 11:17:53 · answer #5 · answered by Ron B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably the rubber bushings on the stabilizer bar you replaced. Squirt with brake fluid.
2007-06-07 12:05:20 · answer #6 · answered by richard d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are your tires rubbing your fender wells?
2007-06-07 11:29:07 · answer #7 · answered by Steve A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like right struts..
2007-06-07 11:15:48 · answer #8 · answered by Erik Mathes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋