jena_blondie

I have 1993 Del Sol Si and it was lowered with Tein springs (1.5 ~ 1.8 inches) on stock. It has been 2 years since I lowered it..... alignment is perfect...
I started hearing a high pitch noise coming from the front wheels a few weeks ago, and now I can hear it continuously (not loud) when the car is moving. The sound reminds me of the brake pads squeaking or rusted belt turning, but they are not the source of the sound. I don't hear any other noises coming from there and I don't feel any thumping or grinding sensation on my steering when turning or stopping.
What could this be? Where is this noise coming from?

dpetro1

could be a dragging brake caliper or wheel bearings failing. does it go away as you increase speed?

jena_blondie

I don't know if goes away or the road noise is simply louder when driving at high speed, but yes, I don't hear it when driving on highway or going over 50mph..

Former User

Thread also copied to the Suspension forum to help you get more responses.

civicsirebuild

check your tailpipe, make sure its not rubbing on the end of a bolt...probably right where it goes over the rear axle

jena_blondie

no..i know that the noise is coming from the front wheels.
I can hear it clearly, especially when I am driving near a side walk. The sound bounces back from the edge of the side walk and I can hear it clearly.
It sounds like a rusty metal fan that needs to be oiled...
It makes the sound only when the wheels are turning...

JonnyT

Sounds like you may have thrown a wheel bearing/need to re-adjust your calipers (loosen). Is there any jumping in the pedal when you brake?

jena_blondie

I tested it this afternoon and no matter how I brake it, I don't feel any jumping....

vtechjunkie

iTrader: (2)

Have you checked the caliper shield?

Addijhaq

Having the same problem, only my car is an 06 civic.. Where are the caliper shields located?


Thanks,
Addison

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

Wrong forum. You want to post here.

https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-2006-2015-79/

EJ8mike

Funny you mention it.......I have recently experienced this noise coming from my front drivers side wheel at highway speeds for a couple weeks and now the noise is gone...idk.

Is it coming from both front wheels or one? I used to get pebbles stuck behind the backing plate of one wheel and it would make a noise like you're describing...maybe thats it? You would hear it scraping/turning as the wheel was moving. GL

HybridEarthquake

Mine 93 DX is also making the same noise, drivers side front. Started getting a lot worse a couple days ago, so I took the wheel off and spun it fwd and back to get a better feel of what's wrong.

Changing the wheel bearing tomorrow...yea for me!

teggyboi59

i have the same problem but am slammed on koni shocks it sounds only at 35 nd 50 i go faster than 50 r slower than 30 its fine but its a squeky noise