GutlessSupreme Posted February 25, 2004 Report Share Posted February 25, 2004 Just noticed it today, and it's gotten worse fast. Driver side front wheel. Don't know exactly what would make it squeek like it does, almost like something bent.. I dunno. I'm plannin on takin it to get checked out at a local garage tomorrow after school, cause it got worse awfully fast.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93CutlassSupreme Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 wheel bearings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93CutlassSupreme Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 wheel bearings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93CutlassSupreme Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 sorry about the double post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slade901 Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 Just make sure the lug nuts are tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z34_nut Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 all of the above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulo57509 Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 My guess would be worn brake pads that have reached the wear sensors. Wheel bearings typically make a rumbling sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GutlessSupreme Posted February 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 The wear sensors wouldn't make a noise until I actually use the brakes though, no? This noise is happening even when I'm not using the brakes. Could it be a warped rotor that's hitting/brushing something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey b Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 yes, the wear plates will continue to squeak without brake pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GutlessSupreme Posted February 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 The wear plate wouldn't happen to be a little metal tab that just kinda sticks down and scrapes the disc, is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulo57509 Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 The wear plate wouldn't happen to be a little metal tab that just kinda sticks down and scrapes the disc, is it? BINGO! You win a cookie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GutlessSupreme Posted February 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 BWAHAHAHA cookie for i. I'll search around here for decent replacements.. in the mean time if anyone's got recommendations for discs/pads, I wouldn't mind if you posted them here But gah, I am so piss broke. Maybe I can con my mom out of some cash til I get a job... eww, a job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93CutlassSupreme Posted February 27, 2004 Report Share Posted February 27, 2004 don't buy Bosch lifetime semi metallic or ceramic brake pads ... they are very hard, causing the brake pedal to shake every time you hit the brakes. (no, my rotors arn't warped, they're new and don't have any deep grooves cut into them) also, they suck when cold, it takes forever to stop unless the brakes are hot Bosch rotors are pretty good, my bosch rotors are holding up pretty good with my hard ass ceramic pads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GutlessSupreme Posted February 27, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2004 Thanks for the info. After searching a bit I've got Raybestos Brutestops and Bendix Titaniums on my possibilities list for pads.. and am thinking of getting to a junkyard sometime soon so I can grab some 94+ rear calipers too. Just need to find some decent 11" rotors. Figure I'll get drilled front rotors and probably regular rear ones.. After almost rear ending someone yesterday I'd feel alot better with brakes that work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regalized Posted February 27, 2004 Report Share Posted February 27, 2004 Doesnt wheel bearings make a loud humming noise, if not what would? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShockTherapy Posted February 27, 2004 Report Share Posted February 27, 2004 after i bottomed out my regal mine had the same type of noise, then it started throwing the serpintine off if i went past 2,500 RPM, turns out i broke the engine cradle, and the dogbone mount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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