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ticking noise in drivetrain


Sent to Car Experts June 24, 2006 5:23 p.m.
I have a 1995 Monte carlo which is of course front wheel drive. It makes a ticking/squeaking noise that is SPEED related (NOT RPM related) on the drivers side front. It starts at about 10 mph and increases frequency with speed. It goes away when i brake (but not when i just let off the gas) and it goes away when I am turning. Is this a CV joint, brakes, wheel bearing or what?

Thanks

Rob

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1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 3.1 V6

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Status: Closed   Value: $12   
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June 24, 2006 5:50 p.m. (27 minutes and 34 seconds later) 		REPLIED Check Mark
The front brakes on your car have what is refered to as a "squealer". This squealer contacts the brake rotor and makes noise when your brakes get to a certain thickness to alert the driver that the brakes need to be checked. I would either check the brakes yourself by jacking it up and removing the wheels to see if they are worn out or take it to a garage and have them check them. If you drive for a while with the squealer contacting the rotor the brakes will get lower to the point that the rotors will need replaced if the problem is not fixed. If you have any other questions feel free to ask.

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Sent June 24, 2006 11:24 p.m. (5 hours and 33 minutes later)
I am familiar with the "squealer" as i have had them alert me before on other cars. I just had new ceramic pads put on in the last year so I don't know if that could be it. Since the ticking goes away with turning it shouldn't be a CV joint right? It doesn't sound like a bearing does it?    Why would it go away during a turn? I think you are right that it is brakes but these new ceramic pads are supposed to last for years right? If you answer all these questions (sorry so many) I PROMISE I will pay you.

I just want to rule out CV or bearings before taking it to a brake guy. BTW there is no unusual wear on the rotor and it has been doing it for months.

Thank you VERY much.
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June 25, 2006 5:27 p.m. (18 hours and 3 minutes later) 		ACCEPTED Check Mark
No the ticking would get worse when turning if it were a cv joint. A bearing usually has a rumble noise, but it would not go away when you brake. I would have the brakes checked to make sure one of the shims on the pads did not come loose or the retaining springs on the pads did not come loose. Ceramic pads are supposed to be the best on the market today, but you can still get a set that has probalems. You als have to watch out for the manufacturer of some pads.They may say ceramic, but do they have just a little ceramic to allow them to say they are ceramic. I install AC Delco brake pads unless they are not available for the vehicle I am working on and I have not had any problems with the pads themselves.

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