I have a '99 silverado (new '99) and it is making a squeaking noise under the front when I am driving around 10-30 mph and then it goes away. The noise is coming from the wheels, I am thinking it is either the brake pads or retainers dragging or wheel bearings going out. Can anyone give me troubleshooting advise on this to find out what it is? How much does it take to replace the wheel bearings, does the whole hub have to be replaced costing tons of money or can just the bearings be replaced?
2007-10-06 05:42:56 · 5 answers · asked by james_spader_jr 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
Truck is all OEM, no aftermarket anything. 2wd X-cab.
2007-10-06 06:35:52 · update #1
It's probably the wear sensors that are on the brake pads. The squeal is noticeable when driving and it goes away when braking. To check just remove the front wheels and inspect the brake pads, if one of the brake squealer sensors is touching the rotor, you have found your problem. If it is the wheel bearing, which is not too terribly often, you will have to replace the entire front hub as the bearing are not serviceable.
2007-10-06 07:37:48 · answer #1 · answered by Deano 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Your problem is probably the brake pads. Bearings usually will make a grinding noise when they are worn. It is unlikely the bearings would need to be replaced in that vehicle unless you have been driving in a lot of water or mud.
Yes, the bearings can be replaced without removing the spindle. If you do that be sure you replace the grease seal at the rear of the rotor.
2007-10-06 05:56:46 · answer #2 · answered by Alanrt1 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Brakes are cheap and easy to replace and considering they save your life, I would replace them if you have any doubts. As for the bearings, if you have a 4wd then you will have to replace the whole hub and it will be ton of money. If it's a 2wd though, you will be able to grease them for the cost of grease or replace them for a pretty reasonable price.
2007-10-06 05:54:16 · answer #3 · answered by Evan 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
your truck takes a complete hub, they are easy to do, after the rotor is off, there is 4 15mm bolts that come in from behind the hub, axle nut, and speed sensor, i've only used gm hubs and they cost around $300
2007-10-06 05:51:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
alot of problems with this did you use aftermarkt pads gm uses harder pad i think its a recall sealed bearing hub needs to be replaced if you want to go that route
2007-10-06 06:26:16 · answer #5 · answered by jpattonfamily 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋