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Re: brake squeak

To: James Shope <healeymanjim@JoiMail.com>
Subject: Re: brake squeak
From: Dave Carpenter <d.carpenter7@verizon.net>
Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 21:42:47 -0500
A wheel bearing could be going bad, they'll act that way too. Side load 
on a corner and brake drag can shut them up causing the symptoms you 
describe.

Dave

James Shope wrote:

>need some help.  got an intermittent squeak in left front disk brake. can tap
>brake and squeak stops. figure i have a sticking piston.  problem is that when
>it is squeaking along and i turn the wheel slightly to the right the squeaking
>stops, then resumes when travelling straight ahead.  if it is not sqeaking and
>i turn the wheel slightly to the left, the squeaking begins, then will quit
>when wheel is neutralized. i thought of loose wheel, but it is tight and brake
>pads are worn evenly.  any ideas.  healeymanjim




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