seth3030 Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 i put some new bearings and seals on the front drivers side today, i packed the bearings did everything right atleast i think. then when i went to test drive it made this sqeeking sound when i would accelerate fast from a stop or when i would slow way down. if the brakes are on at all it goes away. the sqeek does not sound like metal or metalic so i think maybe the seals may not be in all the way and is rubbing on the cv. if so could ths be bad? or could i live with it. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrap487 Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 i put some new bearings and seals on the front drivers side today, i packed the bearings did everything right atleast i think. then when i went to test drive it made this sqeeking sound when i would accelerate fast from a stop or when i would slow way down. if the brakes are on at all it goes away. the sqeek does not sound like metal or metalic so i think maybe the seals may not be in all the way and is rubbing on the cv. if so could ths be bad? or could i live with it. thanks not sure... when you changed your bearings how did your brake pads look? some pads will have a little metal peice on them that makes a whole bunch of noise when the brakes arent being applied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seth3030 Posted June 21, 2006 Author Share Posted June 21, 2006 ok i will check that but i already kinda looked and they are relativley new pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 while you were doing the work did the rotors get any bit of rust on them? if it goes away when you apply the brakes it sounds like pad/rotor issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86subaru Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 same problem here , but new pads rotors , 15,000mi ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooziewhatsit Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 how tight did you make the axle nuts? if they are 'loose' (relative term), they can cause all sorts of weird sounds. They should be 145 ft/lbs, IIRC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Yeah, check the castle nut on the end of the CV to make sure its tight. I usually stand on my breaker bar to torque them. -Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil mc Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 Hi All, I have a similar problem. I get a squeeking/whistleing noise when going straight or turning left. Its like when the wheel reaches a certain point in rotation it gives a split second sound and as I increase speed (rotation) so too does the noise to the point that it almost becomes continous. No noise when turning right. I had 2 new tires of same spec fitted on front recently & only really noticed noise since then. Any suggestions its a 04 Impreza WRX AWD. Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahDL88 Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 I'd put money on the backing plate/dust shield, that always gets me, and i used to do brakes for a living. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RONAN Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 Had the same thing happen to me on my last change out and it ended up to also be the dust shield.:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 +3 for check the dust shield. They like to get pushed into the rotor during brake work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psylosyfer Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 how tight did you make the axle nuts? if they are 'loose' (relative term), they can cause all sorts of weird sounds. They should be 145 ft/lbs, IIRC Also be SURE the "spring washer" is on correct, it has a marking that says "out" . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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