Ok, guys, here's a bit of a poser.

 

I've got a 91 Legacy in good shape for it's age (201k miles), but I've had an interesting problem for about 3 months now. It is an annoying noise coming from the front wheels, sounding like wum....wum....wum, in the turns. Initially I thought it was the wheel bearings, but upon further inspection, the bearings were fine, they were tight. My discs are a bit warped, so my current conclusion is that the brake pads are slightly rubbing against the warped discs in the turns, causing the noise. Has anyone ever heard of this happening? Let me know what you think.

 

ScoobySchmitty

Yeah, initially but the rotor/pad rubbing would get worse over 3 months.

Does the noise continue if you apply the brakes?

If you haven't yet, rotate the tires and see if the noise follows the tire, or if it stays at the same corner.

Check the C.V. boot's one may be busted. You may also have a belt in one of the tires seperated.

Hi,

Are you assuming that the wheel bearings are ok because they are tight ? - the noise you describe does sound like wheel bearings !. If you drive in a straight line (at speed 50 - 60 mph) - then turn the steering slightly to either side - does the noise appear and disappear - if it does then it is definitely wheel bearings.

Dave H