Front end squeak

[Baker7888]

My mistake... i meant the wheel bearings in the rotor that ride on the steering knuckle, they could use repacking or need replacement, depending on condition.

Best to wipe away all the wheel bearing grease, check the condition of the bearings and race, look for any loosness, excessive wear or pitting, if everything looks satifactory to you, repack the bearings thoroughly with high temp bearing grease. Lightly tighten the castlenut till theres a slight drag on the rotor and theres zero back and forth play, then line up the hole in the steering knuckle and castlenut, use a cotter pin and bend the open ends around the nut itself to lock the nut into place.

So the squeak has returned after a ~20 mile ride. Any thoughts?

 

[Ernest]

You mentioned that you replaced them 2yrs ago and all you did was repacked the bearings and the noise went away for a short bit.

Did you happen to thoroughly wipe away all the grease to inspect for abnormal wear on the bearings and race itself first... the quality, depending on brand might be questionable.

 

[Ugly1]

Recheck bearing nut for tightening. May be a little loose.

 

[Baker7888]

You mentioned that you replaced them 2yrs ago and all you did was repacked the bearings and the noise went away for a short bit.

Did you happen to thoroughly wipe away all the grease to inspect for abnormal wear on the bearings and race itself first... the quality, depending on brand might be questionable.

I did check for abnormalities although briefly. I dont remember brand of bearings but yes they are probably cheap ones.

 

[Ugly1]

If the bearings are again a little loose it may not have much clearance and rub the backing plate.

 

[Baker7888]

Thanks guys, I think I will just do bearings and races and see if that solves it. Are Timkens any good? Any brands to stay away from?

 

[Clone TIE Pilot]

Misadjusted hood bumpers can cause speed related squeaks, especially if the hinges are worn loose.

 

[melloelky]

 

[Ugly1]

Thanks guys, I think I will just do bearings and races and see if that solves it. Are Timkens any good? Any brands to stay away from?

Tomken used to be one of the best. But it’s been a while since I’ve had to buy them.

 

[Baker7888]

Tomken used to be one of the best. But it’s been a while since I’ve had to buy them.

Thanks, Ive chased other noises that were caused by cheap parts, brake pads come to mind. Big waste of time. Can’t remember what brand wheel bearings I went with. Guess I’ll give the Timkens a try.