Ok so her is the deal, i Have a 1983 Euro 240D. i recently had a brake job and new barings installed. since it is now getting hotter outside, when ever the car warms up and the tires warm up, there is this enoying sqwealing going on, on the right front tire )which had the new bearings). when its cool, it is fine, but since it has been 90 and humid the past 3 days, it makes a sqwealing (sh sh sh sh ) kind of a noise. and ideas or suggestions would be very helpful


thanks!!!!!!!!!

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well, it may well be a bearing problem. i would jack up the wheel and check for squeeling and looseness of bearing adjustment.

tom w

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Did you call the folks that did the work? I would take it back and tell them to take a listen, your not happy and may not come back

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how do u check bearing adjustments?

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1983 Euro 240D 277K
2016 Mazda 6
Coming Soon, 2013 Mercedes E350 Bluetec
Formers:
2012- Mazda 3
2007 Outlander- complete pile
1995 E300 Diesel 208K
2007 VW Passat 2.0T 63K SOLD
2003 Jaguar X-type 3.0 Sport Sold 04/11 w/88K
2009 Lexus RX350 9061 miles. Sold 04/09
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS:Totaled Sept.,09 @ 24,000
2003 Infiniti I35 58K Sold
1984 300 turbo diesel 222K

Hit parking brake, see if sound goes away. If so its the shoes, not much you can do about that.

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How does the parking brake affect noise coming from the right front?

Bob
'82 300D

Didn't see the right front part.

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If it does not have a distinct metallic sound I would consider putting that front wheel on the back and moving the back forward to eliminate a possible problem with the tire. Or easier perhaps to mount the spare temporarily up there. Other than that it may be something like the dust shield behind the rotor touching. You could jack up the wheel and turn it or take it back to the shop that did the work as someone suggested. On second thought perhaps they did not drive the bearing race in far enough and your driving it has seated it all the way back. That would mean the wheel hub is a little loose now as the bearings are no longer set up. Happens. Grab the top of the tire and push and pull it hard. It should not move or clunk. You can compare the feel to the other side. I somehow suspect it might be that. Tom is probably right. I doubt the new bearing itself is bad. Not impossible but unlikely. You asked how to actually check the bearing adjustment. First jack the wheel up. Grab the tire on both sides. Push and pull it in and out. There should be no movement or noise. You also should not be able to rock the tire when holding it on the top. If there is noise or movement read the archives on how to tighten the bearing up and adjust it properly.