99 OBW - Front End Question

[Phil]

Hello,

I am hearing what sounds like a screeching or scrapping from the front end
of the car .sounds like driver side wheel. The pitch of the noise changes
based on speed. I also hear creeking or scraping like sounds coming from the
same area when turning. I dont know if the Subaru has CV joints or Universal
joints or if the rotor could be warped . .I know there is power steering
fluid and all the belts are fine . .it isn't a belt noise. Can someone offer
me some advice on tracking down what the problem may be? 136k miles on a
1999 OBW.

Thanks for your time.

Phil

 

[Edward Hayes]

Could it be the brake warning noise makers?? There is a small metal piece
that scrapes the rotor when the pads need replacing. ed

 

[X-Eliminator]

That's what I was thinking, except he didn't say that it occurs when
he steps on the brake.

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[Losiho]

thanks for the reply . .don't think it is brakes as the sound occurs with no
brakes applied . .a screeching, whinning . .hard to explain.

phil front

Hard to diagnose without seeing it, but you can check wheel bearings as
well.

 

[Phil]

thanks for the reply . .I don't believe it is the brakes . .hard to explain
.. .I am thinking CV but hoping someone here has had experiences like what I
am trying to explain.

phil

 

[Phil]

thanks for the reply . .don't think it is brakes as the sound occurs with no
brakes applied . .a screeching, whinning . .hard to explain.

phil

 

[name]

thanks for the reply . .don't think it is brakes as the sound occurs with no
brakes applied . .a screeching, whinning . .hard to explain.

The brake warning indicators should make noise even when the brakes are
NOT applied. check em and be sure

 

[Carl 1 Lucky Texan]

I had a vehicle once that started making a very loud screeching noise,
turned out to be a pebble stuck behind the rotor shield.

Carl
1 Lucky Texan