i have a 1998 rover mini and lately there is a horrible screeching noise coming from the front end when turning and when slowing down. iv had a look around and i cant find anything that seems to cause it. has anyone had a simliar problem or heard of problems of this before?
thanks,
jonathan
Horrible Screeching Noise From Front End
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Syko1992
, Sep 07 2010 03:30 PM
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mrbridger
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Posted 07 September 2010 - 03:32 PM
Check the fan belt for correct tension. I had this problem and it seemed to coincide with a drop in temperature.(onset of autumn/winter)!i have a 1998 rover mini and lately there is a horrible screeching noise coming from the front end when turning and when slowing down. iv had a look around and i cant find anything that seems to cause it. has anyone had a simliar problem or heard of problems of this before?
thanks,
jonathan
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Syko1992
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Posted 07 September 2010 - 03:33 PM
well it seems asthough it was coming from the wheel area, suspension or something?
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Posted 07 September 2010 - 03:35 PM
possibly a wheel bearing? Is the hub nut tight? Calipers loose?
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Posted 10 September 2010 - 10:11 PM
make sure the back plate/dust covers not touching your brake disc look under front end and try bending/pulling them off the brake disc had this on mine
Edited by GOODY2BE, 10 September 2010 - 10:12 PM.
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