Eeek.....Eeek.....Eeek.....Can Wheel Bearings Squeak ??????

[E30Mike]

I've had a noise from the front offside for the last few months which is getting slowly worse let alone annoying

It only happens when the car is moving and turning to the left just like a failing wheel bearing can, except instead of the rumbling sound its a repetitive squeaking noise.

Any ideas would be appreciated before I go to the expense of a
new bearing and find it isn't in fact the cause.

Many thanks

[rich318i]

low brake pads id put money on it

[E30Mike]

Checked that, calipers been off and cleaned, pads between 1/4" and 3/8" left

[rich318i]

its not the heat shield is it ? take it to kwick shit and get them to do a brake inspec on it. its free any way and while its up in the air check it all out your self see if there is any play or noise from the hubs

[E30Mike]

Not the heat shield either,

If you spin the wheel you can only really hear the pad/disc noise unlike the bucket of bolts I had on the nearside.

[rich318i]

anti-roll bar popped out at the rear ? mine did and made a sqeek as it was rubbing on the wheel arch, its a smiple one mate but i know what you mean its just gets on your nerves

[e30topless]

not sure what year your car is but I know it will be 20+ years old,

a set of new rear wheel bearings won't do any harm or break the bank

[E30Mike]

Mot'd 3 weeks ago so no bits loose just slight play in front ball joints

I can't see it being the ball joint though as its such a regular sound

hence me confused

Thanks for the input

[E30Mike]

not sure what year your car is but I know it will be 20+ years old,

a set of new rear wheel bearings won't do any harm or break the bank

Its a 318is and defo the front

[rich318i]

you drive it mate and the owners knows best

[E30Mike]

I don't know about me know but line the kids up in a car park then drive past them several times you soon find out where it coming from.

Shame they can't tell whats making the noise