HELP!!! Squealing tire???

switlikbob · #1 (**permalink**) 05-07-2003, 02:43 PM

OK, I noticed that on the passenger side I can hear a really bad squeal noise when I drive...it almost sounds like metal scraping on metal...I know it's not the brakes b/c I jacked up the car and spun the wheels...anyone know what it could be? It really sounds bad and I don't want to damage anything...TIA bob

switlikbob · #2 (**permalink**) 05-07-2003, 03:49 PM

You guys think it might be a bearing?

tdc · #3 (**permalink**) 05-07-2003, 03:59 PM

So, you jacked up the car and spun the wheels but didn't hear any noise.

Did you actually press the brakes while doing this?

It sounds like you need new brakes to me. Bearings make more of a grinding noise.

STAGER328 · #4 (**permalink**) 05-07-2003, 04:52 PM

Definitely the brakes. Spinning the wheels to test for something is pointless unless you press the brakes simultaneously. Check to see if the rotor is smooth or if it is worn down. It is most likely your rotors. Upgrade your rotors and pads while your at it.

switlikbob · #5 (**permalink**) 05-08-2003, 06:13 AM

I already ahve slotted rotors and pagid pads...I think the noise went away...after driving to work today on the highway, I got to the side streets and rolled the passenger side window down...Ididn't hear the grinding squal noise. I hope that it doesn't come back...