squeaky front wheel!!!

Ford43 · #1 (**permalink**) 01-21-2008, 11:28 PM

I have just recently replaced the left front wheel bearing that was shot and roaring. Everything went back together as normal. I have also replaced both rotors and put new brake pads on with anti-squeal on the backing plates. I have an awful squeak that sounds to be every time the wheel rolls. When brakes are applied the noise is gone, once you get rolling it comes back. I am always reluctant to post this kind of problem as I know that no one can hear it over the computer. Just trust me when I say I am about ready to take a hammer to the front wheel..... I am going to tear into this tomorrow, just wondering if anyone had any ideas. Thanks in advance for replies......

scrapyardking · #2 (**permalink**) 01-22-2008, 03:17 AM

If it goes away when the brakes are aplied I would suspect the brakes.

How long ago did you replace the roters and pads?

Ford43 · #3 (**permalink**) 01-22-2008, 07:41 AM

less than 6,000 miles ago

osheam · #4 (**permalink**) 05-23-2008, 10:29 AM

Hey Ford43: Did you solve the problem? If so, how? Thanks.

Ford43 · #5 (**permalink**) 05-23-2008, 08:05 PM

I had to replace the front hub assembly. When you purchase the assembly, NAPA pressed in the new bearing for me at an additional 30 dollar charge. It was worth it. The old assembly was bent. I asked around and most folks I talked to said that this is not out of the ordinary for this assembly to be bent. I think my wife curbed the tire pretty good and that was the culprit although she denies it. It is a good size job to take on but in the long run most shops charge 500-600 bucks to do this for you. Hope this helps......