Squealing Noise while driving.

ASHERS

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2000 SEAT IBIZA
2WD
MANUAL

I have had my brake pads and brake discs replaced today as I thought this noise was something to do with the brakes. But just my luck that the noise has come back already.

Basically I get a high pitched squeak when the steering wheel turns slightly to the right or turning right, but not every time. The noise stops if I press the brake pedal.

Additional Details
Noise starts off quiet but gets louder the longer you drive. The noise started a few months ago and I took it to one garage who said it was my brakes (They clean them up and replaced the brake pads). The noise came back the following day after leaving the garage and started to get louder, so yesterday I took it back to the garage who replaced the discs as well.

The noise does not appear when on full lock go forward, but does when on full lock reserve left.

No noise when the car is stationary, even if you turn the steering wheel.

Noise is loud enough that you can hear it over the radio and gunning the engine makes no difference.

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SIXPACK SUBARU

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Get them to check the wheel bearings, sounds like the discs are 'leaning over' during cornering and contacting the caliper bracket, or caliper body, raise the wheels, grab the top and bottom of the wheel and see if it rocks back and forth, if it does the wheels bearings have failed. Also, look for 'rust-coloured' dust around the 'Axle-Nuts' and wheel flanges indicating freeplay and subsequent wear. Also, re-tensioning the 'Axle Nuts" is a good way to see if there is bearing hub-flange damage.