Left front wheel squeals when accelerating?

Pretacopower · 01-21-2004, 06:08 PM

Well, as the subject states....my left front wheel makes a squealing noise while accelerating past 45 miles per hour, much like the noise dirty brakes make when braking. Nothing major (i hope), just annoying. Any ideas?

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KING · 01-21-2004, 06:10 PM

Yup, I also have the same problem, only mines at the left rear.

I drove by five TOYOTAS today, all 2ND GEN, and they had the same annoying squeal. I guess it's a YOTA thing.......

Serith · 01-21-2004, 08:21 PM

I don't know if this is what you are talking about, but my brother had this same problem, only its when he was doing about 50+. whenever he would hit a small bump or dip in the road it would squeal. I found out it was the brake shield (the thin metal on the outside of the brakes that helps protect it) that was rubbing his brake rotor. All we had to do was tap it out a little with a hammer. Just a thought.

KING · 01-21-2004, 08:56 PM

Mine does it at all speeds, but I don't think you're too far off.

01-21-2004, 08:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
Serith Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Duvall, WA Posts: 150	I don't know if this is what you are talking about, but my brother had this same problem, only its when he was doing about 50+. whenever he would hit a small bump or dip in the road it would squeal. I found out it was the brake shield (the thin metal on the outside of the brakes that helps protect it) that was rubbing his brake rotor. All we had to do was tap it out a little with a hammer. Just a thought. __________________ 83' toyota pickup 35" swampers, detroit lockers front/rear. All-Pro 5" springs front/rear ~While each situation presents us with many obstacles, we humans find ways around them and persevere. The unknown, while uncomfortable at times, provides us with the most satisfying rewards after the day is done~ Last edited by Serith; 01-22-2004 at 04:06 PM.

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01-21-2004, 06:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
KING Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: PEORIA, AZ Posts: 1,853	Yup, I also have the same problem, only mines at the left rear. I drove by five TOYOTAS today, all 2ND GEN, and they had the same annoying squeal. I guess it's a YOTA thing.......

01-21-2004, 08:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
KING Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: PEORIA, AZ Posts: 1,853	Mine does it at all speeds, but I don't think you're too far off.