Passenger front wheel squeaking?

1. Nathan-HxC Established Member Joined: Aug 2010 Bath, South West Posts: 1081 16v VTR

   #1 16th July 2011, 19:16

   When I turn my car ever so slightly to the left, the front passenger wheel starts to squeak, it never does it in a straight line or when I turn right, only when I steer to the left a bit.
   Any ideas what it could be/is?
   
   Cheers guys
2. seddon89 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 gateshead Posts: 807 vw golf GTI citroen saxo forte 02 plate vw polo

   #2 16th July 2011, 19:43

   does it do it when ya not moving?
3. Nathan-HxC Established Member Joined: Aug 2010 Bath, South West Posts: 1081 16v VTR

   #3 16th July 2011, 19:44

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by seddon89 does it do it when ya not moving?

   Nope, only when I'm moving, it sounds something to do with the brakes, like that sorta squeaking noise.
4. seddon89 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 gateshead Posts: 807 vw golf GTI citroen saxo forte 02 plate vw polo

   #4 16th July 2011, 19:47

   check the front brakes aint binding an check the disks for corrosion and wear
5. Nathan-HxC Established Member Joined: Aug 2010 Bath, South West Posts: 1081 16v VTR

   #5 16th July 2011, 19:54

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by seddon89 check the front brakes aint binding an check the disks for corrosion and wear

   I'll give it a check, cheers mate.
6. seddon89 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 gateshead Posts: 807 vw golf GTI citroen saxo forte 02 plate vw polo

   #6 16th July 2011, 19:57

   also check the susp an check if the ball joint dust covers are split, i had a split cover on mine and it squeaked all the time
7. Ben_SaxoForte Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Stoke-on-trent Posts: 2640 Mk5 Golf GTTDI Mk2 VTR Project

   #7 16th July 2011, 19:59

   mine used to do this before I had the wheel bearing changed coz ther was a slight bit of play in it and would make the disc sit very slightly at an angle when turning so it screeched on the pad, but also may just need something doing to the brakes
8. Nathan-HxC Established Member Joined: Aug 2010 Bath, South West Posts: 1081 16v VTR

   #8 17th July 2011, 08:11

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Ben_SaxoForte mine used to do this before I had the wheel bearing changed coz ther was a slight bit of play in it and would make the disc sit very slightly at an angle when turning so it screeched on the pad, but also may just need something doing to the brakes

   That's a good shout actually, I think my car's been handling a bit worse aswell when it's leaning in on the same wheel actually, I'll have a look when the weather clears up a bit, cheers!
9. user_43205 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2010 Ilkeston Derby Posts: 3697 Red Mk1 R Silver Mk2 S & Mk2 Seat Leon.

   #9 17th July 2011, 08:16

   I'd go with wheel bearing,
   But then again my nackered driveshaft used to squeek and squeal so might be worth checking that out to.
10. Nathan-HxC Established Member Joined: Aug 2010 Bath, South West Posts: 1081 16v VTR

    #10 14th August 2011, 10:46

    Update:
    
    It's squeaking quite a bit now, doesn't matter what way I'm turning etc :/
    I think it's something to do with the breaks as when I gently press the pedal to have the pads lightly come in contact with the disk the squeaking completely stops?
    Any more ideas guys?
    Thanks a lot.
11. user_48023 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2010 Bournemouth/Edmonton/Chelmsford Posts: 2650 Audi A3

    #11 14th August 2011, 10:58

    Mine does the exact same, sounds like the pads slightly hitting the disk when I'm driving, second I put my foot on the brake it stops...guessing its a wheel bearing, as that's what mine is I think! Check the rubber seal on the driveshaft make sure its all intact!
12. Nathan-HxC Established Member Joined: Aug 2010 Bath, South West Posts: 1081 16v VTR

    #12 14th August 2011, 11:21

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Delboy Mine does the exact same, sounds like the pads slightly hitting the disk when I'm driving, second I put my foot on the brake it stops...guessing its a wheel bearing, as that's what mine is I think! Check the rubber seal on the driveshaft make sure its all intact!

    I had it quickly checked by a garage when they were doing my power steering, and they said it's not a wheel bearing as the wheel has no play in it, he said he'd have to get it in another time to have a proper look, but I'm too busy to leave my car for a day >_<
13. iDale Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2011 Somerset Posts: 448 Mk1 Woodland VTS

    #13 14th August 2011, 12:50

    I have this same problem and it's just a sticky brake caliper.
14. Nathan-HxC Established Member Joined: Aug 2010 Bath, South West Posts: 1081 16v VTR

    #14 14th August 2011, 15:48

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by iDale I have this same problem and it's just a sticky brake caliper.

    Any way to solve it?
    It's pretty annoying and embarrassing as people can hear it outside, sounds like my car's broken haha