normally i would think it is my brake pads, but the noise is occurring even when i'm not braking. it is a high pitch squeeling noise like when the brake pads wear down. the noise is coming from my front driver side wheel. could my rotor or something be rubbing? i checked, and visually everything looks okay. it happens usually when i make a turn, and then drive straight and that's when the noise comes around and usually dies out. either that, or when i'm driving along a curvy road. need some expert help please.

btw, the car is my accord v6 stock with only 18K miles.

 

try checking to see if the shield behind the rotor may be rubbing.

 

yea, ur break pads are worn out..the same thing happened to me, randomly i would hear the most annoying scraping sound in the world...it was embarrassing goin to hot import nite wit that sound

 

when your brake pads are getting pretty far down, the squealing noise will increase even when you're not braking..

 

soon the noise will happen when you go straight if you hold off, i say its the brake pads..

 

You also might have a rock stuck between the rotor and the shield. I see it more often on civics but last week I had an Accord with a chunk of pvc pipe wedged in the brakes. Either way you need to inspect your brakes.

 

might want to check them asap before you do damage

 

Possible problem with the wheel bearing too. But I agree that you should get your brakes inspected. The wear indicator is just doin it's job, lettin you know that you need new brake pads?

 

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wheel bearings normally make a humming noise..

 

true, but not always.

 

if the squeel doesnt sound like brake pad warning indicators...then theres a good chance ur rotors are fuct up....

 

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correct. there are 2 stages. when your brakes are in pretty bad shape, they only squeel when braking. then when the brakes are almost gone, they will squeel at all times.

btw before looking at the brakes, try pulling at the shield behind the rotor to make sure there is gap b/w the rotor and shield.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jfastman &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">true, but not always.</TD></TR></TABLE>
hence, the use of the word 'normally'

sometimes you might hear clicking noises at the early stages when applying lateral load

 

thanks guys for the advice and insight. i'm having my car checked on friday morning. in the meantime, it's gonna just stay at home so i don't mess it up anymore than it already is. again, thanks!

 

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&lt;=== hopes your not paying someone to "inspect" your brakes and or replace them

 

my accord does that...its the brakes rubbing against the rotors just a tad at points. its nothing to worry about, just annoying. you can get rid of it with grease (forgot how). our brake/suspension/front end specialist inspected mine for me. so i know im right

 

do you have aftermarket pads

 

not that i know of...