Rotational squeaking noise coming from front left wheel

[Tywhiteguy]

Hello all, I recently noticed a squeaking noise coming from my front drivers side wheel. I’m pretty sure it’s not the brakes because it’s only on a certain spot as the wheel rotates. Also it’s only when I turn the steering slightly to the left. If anyone has any idea what this might be I’d greatly appreciate it. I know it’s not a huge deal but it’s reeeaaally annoying when you have a loud exhaust and you can still hear a squeak thru the turn. Thanks again

[bumblebee]

Possibly a wheel bearing
Take it to your local mechanic and have a chat

[lancerdarryl]

Could be the pad wear indicator squeaking.

[Tywhiteguy]

Even tho it doesn’t do it when I hit the brakes? I did upgrade my rotors a while back but I’m running standard pads.

[bumblebee]

Might be worth a trip to your local mechanic and have a chat to them

[lancerdarryl]

Even tho it doesn’t do it when I hit the brakes? I did upgrade my rotors a while back but I’m running standard pads.

The noise the indicators make generally does stop when the brakes are applied

[Tywhiteguy]

Ok thanks I’ll have to check that out

[lancerdarryl]

Any word on your problem?

[Tywhiteguy]

Not yet, my buddy just got let go from the dealership he worked at due to covid. I’ve got quite a bit of work to be done in the coming months so I’ll be trying to get a hold of my mechanic soon.

[lancerdarryl]

Cool.

[Tywhiteguy]

Any word on your problem?

So I just installed new Brembo pads and it made a world of difference. You were exactly right, after driving around a bit there’s no more squeaking. There was another sound that I just assumed was because I upgraded to drilled/slotted rotors but that sound is gone now too. Hopefully my negligence didn’t mess up the rotors too bad...

[lancerdarryl]

[Tywhiteguy]

Thanks for your input man I appreciate it

[Tywhiteguy]

Quick update: so I’ve been driving as I normally do for about a month and a couple weeks ago I noticed all the noises are back. For one I realized my rotors were loose when I changed the pads and I was unaware they were not supposed to be that way so if someone knows the exact bolt or screw I’m missing that would be great. A buddy of mine that knows a lot more than I do about cars told me that the squeaking noise sounds like a ball joint. Did a little bit of research and found that it is housed in the lower control arms. I recently got new wheels that are too wide so when having my fenders rolled the guy told me lancers are notorious for having bad rear suspension. Given that I want to add a rear sway bar I’ve decided I want to do a complete overhaul of the suspension including: front LCA, rear LCA, rear adjustable upper control arms, coil overs and a front/rear set of sway bars. Hopefully once all of it is installed the ride will be much stiffer and tighter. Any suggestions would be appreciated and thanks in advance

[lancerdarryl]

Question : Were the rotors loose with the wheel on or off ? They rely on the wheel to hold them in place. If the wheel isn’t fitted then they will appear to be loose