2001 Chevy Cavalier Horrible squeaking noise

Tiny
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  • 2001 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
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I have been hearing a very high pitched squeaking from my front driver's side wheel area any time I steer towards the left (even slighty). It sounds like really bad brakes but it is not the brakes. It never happens when I am braking, just when I'm driving and steering towards the left.
Friday, June 27th, 2008 AT 7:46 PM

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Tiny
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Sounds like either the backing plate is rubbing against the rotor or the brake sensor is hitting the rotor.
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Friday, June 27th, 2008 AT 8:19 PM
Tiny
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There is some movement going on in there. Put some anti-squeel compound on the back side of your brake pads. It is kind of a glue that holds the pads away from the rotor. But examine it ALL for places that have been rubbing together, while you are in there.
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Tuesday, July 1st, 2008 AT 9:51 PM

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