Squeaky front end and another small issue

sn95jones

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Alright so this issue just started back up about a week ago. I just recently about 3mo ago had my ball joints replaced professionally by a Mustang shop in Austin, everything was great up until now I am starting to get a squeaking sound when I turn the wheel. Once I've been driving about 10min the sound goes away, but it only happens when I turn the wheel.

Also I've noticed when I'm driving I can hear my front driver side sounds like the brake pad is rubbing against something when its not the pad. I just did a brake change and it did it before. It does it while the car is in motion, even with the brake pressed, is it the wheel bearing? On the front passenger side I can hear a chirping sound when I hit a bump, but when the brake it pressed it seems to go away, I've had that issue ever since the springs got installed.
Help me out here guys.
 

Raffaelli

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3 months is about how long ball joints last without grease in em.

So jack it up, grease em (if you can) and check for play by pushing out/in at the top and bottom of the wheel. You will feel play if they are loose.

And as far as the rotating brake noise...If the pad is seated right and there isnt anything trapped in there, most of the time its a bent backing plate rubbing the rotor. When the cars jacked up, just spin the wheel. Itll be pretty obvious.
 

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