High Pitched chirp/grind from front wheels...

Apr 20, 2006 5 Replies
M

Hi Everyone:



I'm about to drive my Maxima cross country (Moving from KS to MD), and would like to put my mind at ease about something first.



I've been hearing a high-pitched chirp or grind that sounds like its coming from one of the front wheels, though I'm not sure which one. It's pretty subtle, but it's there. I believe it becomes more rapid as my speed increases (the chirp gets smoother.)



What is there that might cause this? Both front axels were replaced 6 or so months ago, so I know it's not that.



Bearings? Joints? Anyone have any ideas here?



Thanks in advance.



Matt



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M

I forgot to mention that this is a 1993 Maxima GXE, with about 130k miles.

Matt

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J

Might be the brake pad sensors alerting you to worn out pads. They have metal tabs that scrap the disk when the pads get thin.

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W

...Both front axels were replaced 6 or so months ago, so I know it's not that. ... ...maybe its just that?

Typically hi pitched noise comes from brakes, bearings. Got to raise it up and try to figure out...

See -93 GXE info below

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M

Thanks for the replies so far everyone. I'll take off the breaks today and have a look. It _has_ been about 4 years since I did the break pads.

I'll keep you posted.

Matt

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