1996 Ford Explorer Front Wheel Screech

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MRNONAME
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I have a 1996 ford explorer, and it seems latley whenever i'm driving i hear a screaching sound from my left front wheel; now as soon as i press on the brake the sound stops. do you know what it is?
Jan 28, 2007 at 7:55 AM
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JEFTFIELDS
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YOU PROBIBLLY NEED A FRONT BRAKE JOB.
Jan 28, 2007 at 9:54 AM
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SERVICE WRITER
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yup.
Jan 28, 2007 at 10:09 AM
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MRNONAME
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thanks
Jan 29, 2007 at 3:31 AM

Suggested Repair

Have the front brakes inspected and serviced; a front brake job is the recommended next step for the left-front screech that stops when the brake is applied.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1996 Ford Explorer reported a screeching sound from the left front wheel while driving that stops as soon as the brake is pressed. A reply suggested a front brake job, and the expert agreed.

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