Brake Heatshield
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FuK JDM
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Brake Heatshield
My car is making a squeeky noise on the front driverside and im pretty sure its the brake heat shield. Can i just take this off and if i do what is the pros and cons to taking it off. Thanks
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Originally Posted by SP00NFed
My car is making a squeeky noise on the front driverside and im pretty sure its the brake heat shield. Can i just take this off and if i do what is the pros and cons to taking it off. Thanks
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Originally Posted by 95GSRGREEN
just apply some anti-squeal compound to the back of the brake pad then reinstall the shim and you know the rest.
... Next time grease your brake pads when you do a brake job. Damn Danny I got to teach you everything.
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I would check to see if the sheild is loose. I don't know if I would take it off, as it also protects the back side of the rotor from debris hitting it.
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I would also check the wheel bearing. I have a bad wheel bearing on my drivers side and it sounds like the shield but that isn't the case.
I don't recommend removing the shield, though.
I don't recommend removing the shield, though.
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Originally Posted by carta79
: Damn Danny I got to teach you everything.
its not my break pads its something that squeeks when i go over a speedbump or drive onto someones driveway, making me believe that it could be that heatshield....Shmoo how do i check the wheel bearing?
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I know on mine that if the wheel is turned, it will make a metallic squeaking noise.
So, you say that it only does it when you go over bumps? Mine does it all the time; whenever the car is moving.
So, you say that it only does it when you go over bumps? Mine does it all the time; whenever the car is moving.
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i have been having a similar problem, however my squeaks come only when the steering is turned @ any angle to the right while in motion. the noise stops right after I str8en the steering wheel. is this a case of the wheel bearing too?
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Originally Posted by shabacash
i have been having a similar problem, however my squeaks come only when the steering is turned @ any angle to the right while in motion. the noise stops right after I str8en the steering wheel. is this a case of the wheel bearing too?