2001 Chevy Cavalier Horrible squeaking noise

2001 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
77,362 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WATDOG32
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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.
Jun 27, 2008 at 7:46 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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sounds like either the backing plate is rubbing against the rotor or the brake sensor is hitting the rotor.
Jun 27, 2008 at 8:19 PM
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SMOKINGALLOWED
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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.
Jul 1, 2008 at 9:51 PM
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