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2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Repair Question


Topics covered: Tire, Axle, Brakes.
Mileage: 65,000 miles.

Asked on November 5, 2011

Front End Chirping Noise

I have a 2000 chevy cavalier sedan. ive had this noise for awhile but whenever i brake there is a chirping sound coming from the front axle area but i cant tell where it is coming from. it only does it when braking. now when i jack up the front end, i can spin the tire forward and backward slighty since its in park. heres an example: when i spin the tire one way, it only spins a little then stops because its in park and then i can spin it the other way and it will stop. anyways when it hit the park limiters it makes a chirp. whatever way i spin the wheel and it hi the limiter it makes a chirp. im not sure if its the brakes or a bushing or something in the axle system. can you help?
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Replied on November 5, 2011

I would start by checking the brakes. Also, check to see if the backing plate behind the rotor isn't touching the rotor.

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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Replied on November 6, 2011

alright i just checked the rotors pads and calipers and everything is like new condition and working properly. i had a helper spin the front tires back n forth while in park and i could hear it and its coming from the center where the transmission is. what could it be? and is it something minor or major?

Tiny Response from beat kid
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Replied on November 6, 2011

I would recommend checking all rubber bushings on motor mounts, trans mounts...

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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