Silence the Squeaks Discover the Causes and Solutions

When this fluid becomes low or when the power steering pump starts to malfunction, you may notice a squealing noise. This noise is typically ... Senior Member ... Sounds like a rock (more like a tiny pebble) or something stuck in your brakes. It happens. Drive in reverse for a bit and see ... There are various possible reasons why you may hear noise in your car while driving slowly. One of the most common causes is worn brake pads. It could still be the wheel bearings. When the car is lifted there's much less pressure acting on them, so the noise is no longer heard. When driving slow or over bumps in the road or going down a gravel road there's a squeaking noise that sounds like its coming from the front right wheel area. It could be a u-joint, a bearing, a clutch, a tranmission or something under the hood like a idler pully, belt tensioner or the serpentine belt. The other possibility is there is air in your brake lines that needs bled. Is your pedal rock solid? Or, is it a bit spongy? Bleeding brake ... It sounds like the entire suspension is squeaking and creaking. It is loud. I'm able to hear it both inside and outside the vehicle. Explorer Addict ... It almost sounds like your belt is slipping badly when the fan kicks in (automatic fan clutch on Explorers). I'd change the ... Problems with the bearings in the pulley or a loose or worn pulley can emit a high pitched sound, which can often be heard when turning the ...