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Old 11-27-2007, 08:16 AM
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Default Cyclical Squeak/Grind from Front Left - Update.

I had wifey drive the car slowly with me walking and the sound I posted previously is definitely coming from the driver's side front wheel area. It is rotational in nature and only is apparent for a minute or so until things warm up. Or at least I think it is due to warm up as the noise only came on with lower temps and disappears rather quickly. I swapped my winter wheels last night and inspected the CV boots and all was in fine shape. It does not sound like a wheel bearing. I'd like to have an idea before dropping it at the shop. What is up there that might/could cause this noise?

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Default Low Pads -I had the same noise and replacing the pads fixed it-they were not

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Default ^ ^I hope not^ ^ v v I hope so v v - Thanks gents

I did look at the pads when swapping wheels and they looked OK. Low but OK. I'll lightly apply the brakes next time I drive cold and hope for the best.

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Default brake rotor shield oh so slightly out of alignment? I've had goofy things with them occur before...

...on other cars.

Good luck brutha.
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Default Re: Cyclical Squeak/Grind from Front Left - Update.

When will you be taking it in? To Pro-Imports? Also, is the garage heated? I left my car in a heated garage all of last week and things were different; not as many squeaks and rattles when taking off (some, but not nearly as loud as when it's parked outside and not started for several days). Probably nothing to do with this issue, but just wondering aloud if it's temp-related somehow.
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Default Deffinitely seems temp related Olu. No noise after a bit of driving to boot

which I think rulz out the splash shield Pauly. A heated garage sho would be nice but alas. Dunno when I'll be taking her in to Pro Imports but likely next week Olu. I would like to diagnose a bit more myself before dropping her off.

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tellin ya I've had them do inexplicable goofy things in the past
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OK broham, I'll have a looksee. I gots the time dontcha know :-)
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