HELP Squeaky noise when I brake

305S0L said:

hmm is it squeaky like a bed spring or an old crown victoria?
That's how I would describe how my passenger side lower ball joint sounded before I replaced it.

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RedRyder said:

Does it only happen when braking?

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phi1542 said:

its like a bed spring if i remember correctly. I hear a squeaky noise and the same sound repeats until the car stops completely.







Thats the only time I can hear it. When I'm driving my loud *** exhaust doesnt let me hear much of anything else lmao I think it happens when i go over bumps because the suspension rebounds up and down and thats when i hear it i think

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305S0L said:

That's how it was when my lower ball joint was busted. Here's a picture of my drivers side lower ball joint, which I noticed it also needs replacing. Can't see it in the picture but I removed the wheel and raised the car and upon visual inspection I noticed a tear in the boot. I've been hearing a light squeak also.

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phi1542 said:

Thanks for the info haha and this is just in the front? Would I need to look at anything in the back? Pretty sure i just hear it in the front though. Also I'm pretty noob haha do you mind circling what I'm suppose to be looking at

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305S0L said:

lol sure!

You're looking at the lower ball joint, behind the front left rotor. The lower ball joint is attached to the bottom of the knuckle.

As far as the rear, I would take a look at the toe and camber arms. Loosen the wheels, raise your and start looking! Look for any visual tears on the rubber ends of the suspension components and with your hands feel them for any "play"

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phi1542 said:

Thanks! I'll take a look soon haha

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305S0L said:

You're welcome! Let us know how it goes. Btw, your car is one of my favorites on the site. I've drawn inspiration from it.

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