1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Squeaky squeaky!

Tiny
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  • 1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
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  • 4WD
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  • 185,000 MILES
So I thought it was a wheel bearing, and maybe it is but from what I've read, a bad wheel bearing is a very rough sound. I have a jeep grand cherokee limited and as of late the front axle or wheels have been making a sound very much like that of a hamster running in a squeaky wheel. About One squeak per full rotation. So if I'm going 70 on the highway it's a pretty constant sound whereas if I'm pulling up my driveway or a fast food driveway it's an annoying yet steady "squeak squeak squeak". Also if I turn even a tad sharp it turns into kind of "clack clack" but only as long as I'm making a turn, and goes back to a squeak when I straighten out the wheel. If I can have some sort of identifier as to what I need to replace it would be GRATEFULLY appreciated. You guys are very helpful in my struggle to keep this vehicle going as LONG as possible!
Friday, May 9th, 2014 AT 7:00 AM

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Tiny
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A wheel bearing usually makes a grinding sound or a growing noise when they go bad. The noise you described sounds like you may need brakes and the brake sensor is touching the rotor.
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Friday, May 9th, 2014 AT 7:39 AM
Tiny
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Is there anything else it could possibly? Ill check my pads asap but I thought I had plenty of pad left.
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Friday, May 9th, 2014 AT 10:11 AM
Tiny
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It could be anything, but based on your description, it sounds like something is touching the brake rotor when it turns. Check to make sure the wear sensor isn't touching. Even if the brakes look good, the sensor could have been bent. Also, check to make sure the backing place behind the rotor isn't bent or rusted and touching.
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Friday, May 9th, 2014 AT 10:50 AM

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