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| | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 38 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 38 | I'm driving my 52 pickup in a parade tomorrow and noticed that there is a noise coming from (I think) one of the front wheels. It's a chirpping sound that speeds up as I go faster. We'll have to drive a total of 30 miles to get there and back. Any thing to look for or be worried about??. -Phil | | | | | Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,644 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,644 | Does it go away if you push on the brake peddle ?Somtimes its a little rust or maybe a stone in the drum. If it does not change when you push on the brakes it could be the brake plate rubbing on the drum ,when was the last time you packed the wheel bearing? I would frist do the brake peddle check if it does not change than I would pull the wheel and check the brake plate if thats not rubbing I would check the wheel bearings,best to be safe than sorry .
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Last edited by Pete52; 07/03/2011 8:16 PM.
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | I would get the front end in the air and spin each wheel. Noises often sound different inside to outside the cab. What you hear or don't hear will guide you where to go next. Pete is on target with what to check. Also check the lugnuts for tight.
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 | have you got stock brakes... the newer ones chirp when they are wearing down........at that distance just go.. close enough to walk back.. I always tell my wife that when she thinks I need to get gas........lol
I am going to a parade tomorrow too, about 240 miles away..
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