Strange Hi-pitch noise

Pahiker · 06-24-2008, 01:22 PM

looking for some help with a random noise. I drive a 2000 leggy gt lim. After driving for about 10 or so miles I get a random hi pitch noise coming from my front driver wheel tire area. It is pretty inconsistant with the road, doesnt change when I go over bumps, up hills, down hills ect... The only time it realyl does change is when I am turning or coming back to the left . If I pitch the steering in to the right it seems to go away. the tires are fairly new, brakes are good (it does go away when I put on the brakes though). Would a wheel bearing cause this problem. quick background on the car. It was owned by an older gent who only put 16 k on it until I bought it from him about 3 months ago. any input?

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Pahiker · 06-24-2008, 03:19 PM

anyone? Should this be moved to a different section?

Luke@tirerack · 06-24-2008, 03:28 PM

it certainly sounds like a brake pad wear sensor or possibly a brake pad vibration both of which could make the described noise under the described conditions. A pad vibration can be cause by many things ranging from improper installation, debris, missing or broken anti-rattle devices, etc. Have you physically checked the brake pad and associated hardware?

subaru3169 · 06-24-2008, 04:42 PM

ya, i'd check the pads.. the rotor may be rubbing on the shim which creates that noise

Pahiker · 06-25-2008, 07:55 AM

Thanks a lot guys, will check into it.

REXtard04 · 06-25-2008, 02:48 PM

Just an FYI, if it was a wheel bearing you'd be hearing it all the time, and the noise level would change as you accelerate/decelerate.....let it go long enough, and your wheel just might come flying off.

As stated, most likely a pad issue you're experiencing...good luck.

06-24-2008, 01:22 PM	#1
Pahiker Scooby Newbie Member#: 183129 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Williamsport PA Vehicle: 2000 Leggy gt Lim White	Strange Hi-pitch noise looking for some help with a random noise. I drive a 2000 leggy gt lim. After driving for about 10 or so miles I get a random hi pitch noise coming from my front driver wheel tire area. It is pretty inconsistant with the road, doesnt change when I go over bumps, up hills, down hills ect... The only time it realyl does change is when I am turning or coming back to the left . If I pitch the steering in to the right it seems to go away. the tires are fairly new, brakes are good (it does go away when I put on the brakes though). Would a wheel bearing cause this problem. quick background on the car. It was owned by an older gent who only put 16 k on it until I bought it from him about 3 months ago. any input? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

06-24-2008, 03:28 PM	#3
Luke@tirerack Tire Rack Moderator Member#: 1215 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: The Tire Rack Vehicle: 800 -428-8355 ext. 4362	it certainly sounds like a brake pad wear sensor or possibly a brake pad vibration both of which could make the described noise under the described conditions. A pad vibration can be cause by many things ranging from improper installation, debris, missing or broken anti-rattle devices, etc. Have you physically checked the brake pad and associated hardware? Last edited by Luke@tirerack; 06-25-2008 at 09:52 AM.

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06-24-2008, 03:19 PM	#2
Pahiker Scooby Newbie Member#: 183129 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Williamsport PA Vehicle: 2000 Leggy gt Lim White	anyone? Should this be moved to a different section?

06-24-2008, 04:42 PM	#4
subaru3169 Scooby Guru Member#: 55252 Join Date: Feb 2004 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: i know, i regret it too Vehicle: * pullup bar *	ya, i'd check the pads.. the rotor may be rubbing on the shim which creates that noise

06-25-2008, 07:55 AM	#5
Pahiker Scooby Newbie Member#: 183129 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Williamsport PA Vehicle: 2000 Leggy gt Lim White	Thanks a lot guys, will check into it.

06-25-2008, 02:48 PM	#6
REXtard04 Scooby Specialist Member#: 112928 Join Date: Apr 2006 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Rochester, NY Vehicle: 2004 WRX Sedan WR Blue	Just an FYI, if it was a wheel bearing you'd be hearing it all the time, and the noise level would change as you accelerate/decelerate.....let it go long enough, and your wheel just might come flying off. As stated, most likely a pad issue you're experiencing...good luck.