Wheel noise

[Cindi]

I have a "chirping" noise coming from the left front wheel. Any ideas of its origin? Reminds me of bearing noise on a car. Are there lube points on the wheels?

 

[rcturner]

No lube points. Look at the brakes to see if something is stuck in the rotor or on the pads.

 

[Chupaca]

Little checking..!!

:agree: you can also pull the wheel and inspect the bearings. :thumbup:

 

[NancysToy]

Look at the cotter key on the rod end. Sometimes that can contact a wheel weight and make noise. Also be aware that the noise sometimes seems to be coming from a different place than it actually originates. Good time to also take a look at the belt alignment, that could be the culprit as it contacts the flange on either the front or rear pulley.

 

[Bob Denman]

It could just be the brake pads passing over the vent holes in the rotor... :dontknow:
Gene's right; jack a corner up, and try wiggling and spinning the wheel by hand. If it sounds "ugly" :shocked: you'll know it!
Good luck! :thumbup:

 

[Dudley]

Could be the drive belt "chirp". I have had it for 30,000 miles. I figure that if it ever stops, I have lost a belt.

 

[Bob Denman]

A touch of greas on the cogs will help with the belt chirping...

 

[jerpinoy]

Worn brake pads or dirt or maybe you need new axle bearing.