Strange squeak/tweet from front end, NOT the bearing - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

clutchkick · 11-04-2024, 08:34 PM

Hi all,
After driving about 350 miles round trip to an autocross event two weekends ago, I started hearing strange noises and whirring at speed from the right front. Sure enough with the car in the air there was a noticeable clicking when turning that wheel. Sounds like telltale signs of a wheel bearing gone bad. Ordered a new GM genuine hub, replaced the bearing over the weekend, and hit another autocross event this weekend as the howling was gone and the car had wayyy less rolling resistance than before. Unfortunately, the squeaking/tweeting got significantly worse while now exhibiting no signs of a bad bearing. Now it is making noise going over small road imperfections (but not big ones) and every time I lightly press the brakes as well. I had the pads off when doing the hub and there's loads of life left on them so it shouldn't be related to those (did pads and rotors at the beginning of the year). I will attempt to attach a video of making the sounds while coasting around 20-25mph, but it doesn't pick up super well on camera. Any ideas or pointers as to what might cause this would be greatly appreciated as opposed to blindly shotgunning parts at it. Thanks!

https://youtu.be/RN1ElM6Anqk

Joe.G · 11-05-2024, 07:50 AM

I heard a light metal rubbing sound, Can you hear it spinning in the air? does the brake pressure change it at all? I would pull the rotor and pads again and just look over everything carefully. There is light contact somewhere in the area.

11-04-2024, 08:34 PM	#1
clutchkick Drives: '12 2SS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: North Flawda Posts: 15	Strange squeak/tweet from front end, NOT the bearing Hi all, After driving about 350 miles round trip to an autocross event two weekends ago, I started hearing strange noises and whirring at speed from the right front. Sure enough with the car in the air there was a noticeable clicking when turning that wheel. Sounds like telltale signs of a wheel bearing gone bad. Ordered a new GM genuine hub, replaced the bearing over the weekend, and hit another autocross event this weekend as the howling was gone and the car had wayyy less rolling resistance than before. Unfortunately, the squeaking/tweeting got significantly worse while now exhibiting no signs of a bad bearing. Now it is making noise going over small road imperfections (but not big ones) and every time I lightly press the brakes as well. I had the pads off when doing the hub and there's loads of life left on them so it shouldn't be related to those (did pads and rotors at the beginning of the year). I will attempt to attach a video of making the sounds while coasting around 20-25mph, but it doesn't pick up super well on camera. Any ideas or pointers as to what might cause this would be greatly appreciated as opposed to blindly shotgunning parts at it. Thanks! https://youtu.be/RN1ElM6Anqk __________________ Cold Air Inductions intake w/ race scoop, Borla ATAK Catback, Kansei Astro 19x10.5 w/ Bridgestone Potenza Sports, EBC Yellows & RBF 600, OEM 1le rear sway bar, BMR strut brace, Factory Hurst Shifter

11-05-2024, 07:50 AM	#2
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,702	I heard a light metal rubbing sound, Can you hear it spinning in the air? does the brake pressure change it at all? I would pull the rotor and pads again and just look over everything carefully. There is light contact somewhere in the area. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, 6 Piston Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, GC Aluminum DS,Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace, Moroso Catch Can,SCT X4 Dynosteve,Remote Clutch reservoir,Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.