Squeaking Brakes While Moving

["Vincenti, Ross" <Ross.Vincenti@transamerica.com>]

Greetings Scions.

Interesting phenomenon is occuring on my Mk I Spitfire brakes.  Whilst 
motoring underway without touching the brakes I am hearing a squeaking 
noise from the brakes.  I think it is the brakes because as soon as I very 
lightly apply pressure to the pedal, the squeaking goes away.  Note, I am 
not talking about squealing noises occuring while braking, I am talking 
about something apparently rubbing while underway and it sounds as though 
it comes from the front, not the rear.

I checked the front rotors immediately after letting the vehicle coast to a
stop without applying the brakes, but they are cool to the touch, so 
perhaps it is wheel bearings?  If so, why would the squeaking stop on 
application of the brakes?  Any ideas on what to check or any products I 
can apply to the rotors and pads to stop this infernal racket?

Ross D. Vincenti
Asst. General Counsel/Asst. Sec'ty.
Transamerica Home Loan - Legal Division
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 742-4756
(213) 741-6945 or 742-4010 fax
ross.vincenti@transamerica.com
64 Spitfire 4
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