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Nov 8, 2003 | 06:11 PM

bronco351

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grind/squeak!!!!

Hi guys, I have a 1990 Bronco. It has a 6" lift and 35" tires (if that matters). The problem I'm having is coming from the Front passenger side tire.

Once each tire revolution I get a squeak sound, and also I can feel something rubbing/grinding during the squeak.

Speed has no factor. It will do this no matter how fast or slow I'm going. Also it doesn't matter wether I'm turning or going in reverse. It ALWAYS does this UNTIL, I step on the brakes, then it will stop!!

This problem is really bothering me. If someone could help me I would really appreciate it. Thanks a Bunch!!!

Nov 8, 2003 | 08:05 PM

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Nov 8, 2003 | 08:46 PM

steve83

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Lift the tire & remove it, then rotate the hub/rotor and watch it. If the rotor appears to move side-to-side within the brake caliper, it's warped. If it touches the brake shield, bend the shield out of the way.

Nov 8, 2003 | 08:47 PM

BillyBob69

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Check your brake pads. could be time for a replacement or they could simply be dirty and need a good shot of cleaner

Nov 9, 2003 | 05:00 PM

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Hi guys, I did what you said. I took the wheel off and turned the rotor and I didn't see any warping at all. Also while I was turning it by hand, it would not make the squeak noise.

My brake pads are in really good shape, I just had a brake job done less than 5,000 miles ago.

I'm completely stumpped on this one. I need to get it fixed because it sounds dorky to drive around town squeaking!!

Thanks for the help.

Nov 9, 2003 | 07:28 PM

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Okay, I am not a mechanic by any means but soon after I bought my Bronc it started sqeaking real bad like that. I kept taking it back to the dealer I bought it from and they couldn't fix it. Then their "master mechanic" got involved. Apparently, when they recieved the truck from gov't auction, the 4wd didn't work and the entire front end was replaced. He told me that when he had forgotten to grease the bearings or didn't grease them enough. That is a long way to tell you that maybe your bearings are going bad or they may need to be greased. If that isn't it...please refer to sentence one.

Nov 9, 2003 | 10:14 PM

Capone

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If the bearing surfaces are ever in water then the repacking grease intervals are much more frequent.....

I suspect your front bearings are shot....

Redo bearings as a set.....both front and both rear....