Re: 2006 300 Front Brake Squeak

Bill Putney wrote:

> nick@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 wrote:
> > Yes I will have a look but again if you had a bent ****eld wouldn't it
> > make a squeal when you are driving as well and not just braking?
>
> Not necessarily.  When the bent rotor rubbing squeal problem occurs, it
> is almost always intermittent.  Often it can be turned on and off by
> turning the steering wheel to one side or the other while rolling, and -
> yes - by applying or not applying brakes.  Here's why: The squeal will
> happen when the right amount of pressure is on the ****eld against the
> rotor - too much pressure - no squeal; too little pressure - no squeal.
>   Just the right amount of pressure - squeal.
>
> The difference between the right amount of pressure and the wrong amount
> of pressure (to create the noise) is probably only a couple of
> thousandths of an inch of relative motion between the ****eld (mounted on
> the steering knuckle) and the rotor.  The relative motion created by the
> stresses of turning and braking (as well as temperature changes) is more
> than enough to make the noise come and go.
>
> Also - generally the noise occurs at lower speeds and not higher speeds.
>   That is because the rubbing has to excite the resonant frequency of
> the ****eld.
>
> My disclaimer is that I'm not saying for sure that this is your problem.
>    I'm only saying that it should definitely be on the short list of
> things to consider and actually check.

Sigh.  I've been having that brake ****eld squeal with the right front
wheel
recently again.  I've tried to work the junk (that builds up between
****eld
and disk) loose without removing the wheel, but have not been successful.
I
was going to do it when I rotate my overdue tires, but at 60,000 miles and
ten years of age, I think I will just buy new tires instead, although
there
is still some decent tread left.

Any suggestions for tires for my Intrepid?  I'm partial to Michelin / BF
Goodrich, mainly because Costco and BJ's have regular sales with them and
they have an excellent reputation.  The stock Goodyear Eagles have shown
longevity though.