What could this be?

[dna59]

I just came off the road and noticed that there's a squeekin sound coming from the front passenger wheel area. It seems like one spot is rubbing as it's not constant, just one spot. Also while breaking it becomes constant and louder, Anybody have any idean what this could be or what I should look for?

[joel_musicman]

There's quite a few things it could be... if it happens only when you're turning, it's probably the CV joint, or possibly suspension. Going straight, it's most likely suspension or brakes, and if it only happens when you're on the brakes, it's obviously brakes.

Since you said it becomes louder when you're braking, I'm guessing that your rotors are out of round and are rubbing the pads even when you're not on the brakes. Were these rotors ever machined? If so, they tend to go bad even faster on the second set of pads.

-Joel

[coolchu001]

oh when i had my 17" wheels and tires installed i got some noise coming from the passenger wheel well when turning left, i thought the tires were too big but it turns out that its that plastic piece that covers the bottom of the front of the car.... It must have came loose over a pothole or something.....so i just folded it back and no noises from it anymore

[dna59]

Ok thanks guys, I think the first thing i'll look at are the brakes since i recently changed them last week. It happens when going straight and turning.