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lilboykorea
11-10-2002, 03:18 AM
our 96 town and country has started squeeking...
we've had this van since it was new and had no problems so far...only the tranny had a major repair.. and the rest are fine..

recently this squeeky annoying sound started from the driver side front wheel..
its really loud when backing up or moving forward very slowly(no throtle)...sound goes down a bit when i start moving a lil faster..
what do u think the problem is?
thanx guys
RickDaTuner
11-10-2002, 03:34 AM
ugh might be the squeeler in the brake pad telling you it needs to be changed?

dunno it could also be a dry bearing?
lilboykorea
11-10-2002, 03:41 AM
brake pads have squeelers? wow i never knew..
maybe its that cuz the brakes have been feelin weak
RickDaTuner
11-10-2002, 05:34 AM
yup sounds like you need some new brakes meng, i hate that sound its so irratating
T-rus
11-10-2002, 10:50 AM
Just pull the wheel off and check how much u have left, that will tell u the story.
Weapon_R
11-10-2002, 03:39 PM
Check the brake pad. Sounds about right because I used to have a Caravan and it had the same problem.

The brake pad will have a thin piece of metal that makes contact with the rotor when the brakes start get get low. Just break it off or replace the break pads if it needs it.

It could be a whole bunch of things though.
jdmakkord
11-10-2002, 03:42 PM
is it when you are driving or braking??? could be the pads or the bearings if you arent stepping on the brakes.
turboMiata
11-10-2002, 04:35 PM
Originally posted by jdmakkord
is it when you are driving or braking??? could be the pads or the bearings if you arent stepping on the brakes.

Both. But it's most noticeable when you are moving slow.
max_boost
11-10-2002, 04:47 PM
Its probably the brakes! My car has been doing that for awhile, getting them replaced very soon
Weapon_R
11-10-2002, 05:24 PM
Didn't you just replace those for $750?
GP_DrIvEr
11-10-2002, 06:20 PM
my car has the same problem right now but the squeeking comes from the tire/wheel when i am turning the wheel at very low speeds or when i am not moving at all,

anybody know what this is ? :dunno: :banghead:
lilboykorea
11-10-2002, 07:00 PM
yea its not when im braking... anytime when im goin slow.. 0-40 km/h ish...
jdmakkord
11-11-2002, 12:10 AM
very well could be the bearings then, but might as well take off the wheel and look at your brake pads just in case.
turboMiata
11-11-2002, 12:42 AM
I think you can tell if it's the bearings by raising the wheels in the air and checking to see if there's any play.
GP_DrIvEr
11-11-2002, 02:18 AM
sorry im a suspension noob what do you mean by play? :dunno: