Kyle T
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Hey.
When I've been driving a pretty fast speeds (ie not town driving), the front left of my car starts to squeek quite loud.
I thought it must be some shite stuck in the wheel somewhere, but I dont have a jack at the moment so I cant get the wheel off to look around.
If I pump the brakes abit the squeeeking temporarily stops, does this mean that its almost definately something to do with the wheel or could the problem be under the bonnet somewhere?
When I get my JAck back, what should I look out for that could cause the squeeking?
Cheers 
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--Dave--
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worn brake pads?
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Kyle T
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Cheers, is the way I can verify this just by looking?
What should I look for?
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--Dave--
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well brake pads start squeaking when it's time to change them. When the pad get's worn enough a small metal clip pokes through and it's this you can hear.
It's good to change both sets of pads at the same time. Cost about £20 odd from Vauxhall for standard pads. IMO these are the best ones to go for as they're efficient enough and cause minimal brake dust.
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White_1.2
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and if the pads are worn down to the metal ya might be looking at new discs if there scored badly.
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Kyle T
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oo ok, Ill have a look tonight cheers.
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Kyle T
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If its just the pads, are they easy to change myself?
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Kyle T
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I took the front wheels off and the pads look alright at each side.
I banged a load of crap out of em' and now when I drive, I notice it only squeeks when I put my foot down on the accelerator.
So Im guessing its under the bonnet now
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--Dave--
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did you take the pads off to look at them?
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Kyle T
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yer, the looked pretty even and not very worn
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CorsAsh
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What engine is it? Used to have a really annoying squeak on mine, turned out to be the o-ring gasket on the exhaust manifold to downpipe joint was worn...
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greycorsa
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suspension?
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Kyle T
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quote:
Originally posted by CorsAsh
What engine is it? Used to have a really annoying squeak on mine, turned out to be the o-ring gasket on the exhaust manifold to downpipe joint was worn...
12v.
My Grandads mate runs a garage and hes gonna do me a full service for a discounted price so im guessing that if its anything like that, he'll spot it.
Cheers
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