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id92
03-28-2001, 09:05 PM
I have this noise (squeak squeak) come from the front driverside tire, it comes on when i coast to a stop or accellerate slowly, yet it goes away once i put the brake on or accell quickly. any suggestions on what it is? bearing?
Secondly, anyone with a pop-up sunroof have any leaks in it? any solutions?

thanks,
nick

shooter_1000
03-29-2001, 12:54 AM
Hey Rick,

That squeak squeak could be as simple as worn out brake pads. Most of the front pads made have a squeeler installed on them, so it alerts the driver when they need replacing. Just pop the wheel off and have a look at how much brake lining you have left.

Hope this is all it is.

ChrisHeapy
03-29-2001, 03:05 AM
Probably a rubbing brakepad - check your calliper's piston is not stuck and also that the calliper can slide freely. Some Copperslip applied the the anti-squeal shim on the back of the pad might help too.

Don't have a pop-up sunroof, mine's a sliding one. I don't know whether you can get Waxoil in the USA - but if you can then a smear of this around the seal should fix a small leak. Works great for door seals too. Water just hates this stuff and won't go anywhere near it, Moses could have parted the Red Sea with it...

Chris