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TR6 Squeal When Turning Sharply at Low Speed

fwtexasbj8

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I am hearing a loud, high-pitched squeal from the left front wheel area when I turn sharply to the right when pulling into my garage. I am moving very slow, less than 5 mph, and I am not touching the brake. I only notice the sound on the left wheel when turning right. The calipers are tight and the anti-squeal shims are lubricated and in place on the pads. The brake pad pins are old and a little pitted. The rotors do not seem to have any free-play.

Anyone having or seen this issue and have any suggestions?
 

TuffTR250

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Have you checked to ensure your tires or wheels are not rubbing some part of the front suspension or chassis when you make a sharp turn?
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Check your wheel bearing play - calipers will typically not move but you may have rotor movement from a loose or failing bearing. Edit Oops I see you did check - but if you haven’t lifted a wheel off the ground yet I would then see if the wheel has any noticeable play.
 

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Dust shield rubbing?
 
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Make sure a squirrel family hasn't built a nest in the suspension and that you are squeezing them on turns.




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Got a chance to get it up on lift and pulled wheel were I could really see it. Dust shield looks like it could rub under extreme turns. Re-adjusted clearance and so far, so good!

Thanks for the suggestions!
 

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Good to hear (or not hear:wink-new:smile:. Thanks for the update.

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