Constant squeaky noise

Tiny
TONJA BRADFORD
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  • 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
  • 0.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 133,000 MILES
Constant squeaky noise from front of car I think passenger side. Squeaks the whole time driving, braking, driving fast or slow. New breaks new hub, new bearings, believe new tie rod or suspension rod. Did not start until brakes were put on. Why? Please help. Thank you
Saturday, September 30th, 2017 AT 11:16 AM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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Does the squeak get faster or louder as you go faster? Does braking change the sound or stop it? Does hitting bumps in the road make it worse?
Can you perhaps shoot a video clip with the sound in it and upload it here?

My first thought is that if it was put on a lift, a worn bushing in the suspension moved and you are hearing it as it moves but it is real hard to tell without hearing it.
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Saturday, September 30th, 2017 AT 11:30 AM
Tiny
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Yes, but not all the time. More often then not the noise gets louder. Squeaks while braking most of time, but like the other more often then not. Hitting bump dose not effect noise. Did not start until new brakes were put on. Can try the video if I can figure out how to do it. Thank you again.
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Saturday, September 30th, 2017 AT 11:40 AM
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STEVE W.
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Okay, it sounds like the brakes were put on dry, with no grease on the backs of the pads to prevent metal/metal contact. It is also possible that when the hub was changed the dust shield was bent just enough that it is rubbing and squealing.
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Sunday, October 1st, 2017 AT 7:37 AM
Tiny
TONJA BRADFORD
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Okay, I was thinking had to be something to do with how brakes were installed. It is an easy fix I hope. Squeaking started before hub was replaced. Thank you for your help.
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Sunday, October 1st, 2017 AT 7:42 AM
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STEVE W.
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Basically the brakes need to be taken apart, the areas that rub the piston and caliper get a dab of grease or brake quiet. Then put them back together.
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Sunday, October 1st, 2017 AT 9:26 AM
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Thank you for replying an helping me out. Much appreciated.
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Sunday, October 1st, 2017 AT 11:55 AM
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KEN L
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Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken
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Monday, October 2nd, 2017 AT 12:44 PM

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