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Origommi

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when ever I drive my car after it has been sitting for a bit, the right front wheel squeeks. The wheel squeeks everytime the tire makes a rotation. After driving the car for about 5 minues the squeking is either real faint or goes away. I tried pulling back the dust cover thinking that may be the problem, but it is still the same. Has this ever happened to anyone? Any thoughts?

 

HISSIN50

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the brake components could have some slight rust on them (from sitting outside perhaps). i would jack it up and take a looksie. the rotor could be slightly warped too. when stuff warms up, the sound changes.

good luck.

 

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Yep, I jacked it up and looked inside. It all looks good and no rust. I even spun the tire and didnt hear anything. But when I drive the dang thing it sure squeeks for a bit. I wonder how good it would do to cake the dang thing down with some WD 40?

 

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Origommi said:

Yep, I jacked it up and looked inside. It all looks good and no rust. I even spun the tire and didnt hear anything. But when I drive the dang thing it sure squeeks for a bit. I wonder how good it would do to cake the dang thing down with some WD 40?

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i would not use any lubricant around brake components, myself.

 

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LOL, well I meant around the bearings, but I see your point.

 

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Origommi said:

LOL, well I meant around the bearings, but I see your point.

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for wheel bearings, i would use bearing/axle grease (moly).
if doing all that, i might just get some new bearings (outers atleast). cost is very little and you know they are new.

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Dont use WD on the bearings. It will dilute the grease and cause more trouble. IMO the thicker the grease the better. If you buy the stuff from any of the major chains, make sure that you get the one that says for disc brakes or you will have problems.