Front left wheel squeak when turning left

JUSTINEBROUWER

MEMBER
2016 HYUNDAI TUCSON
2.0L
4 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
55,000 MILES

When driving, if steering wheel is turned any amount to the left of mid line, the front left wheel makes a pulsing, high pitched, potentially metal squeaking sound. It occurs every time the wheel is turned to the left and the pulsing matches the speed at which I am driving (slower speed=slower pulsing of the high pitched sound, higher speed=faster pulsing of the high pitched sound).
My father suggested there is a flap somewhere on the inside of the wheel that could be bent and therefore rubbing when the wheel is turned to the left, but I cannot see anything when I look (I know very little about car mechanics).
Hoping it is nothing too serious/expensive to fix.
Any ideas?

1 Reply

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
109,740 POSTS

Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.com. This could be a few different things. However, since it is related to the vehicle moving and changes with the vehicle speed, I would first check the front brake pads. The pads have a metal sensor that is designed to touch the rotor and make a noise when the pads are nearly worn out. I have attached a picture to help you identify the "screamer" and here are the general directions to remove and replace the brake pads if it is needed.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd

Additionally, here is a video that you can watch if you decide to replace the pads.

https://youtu.be/1dB17cMwSOQ

Check that first. See if that screamer is touching the rotor or extremely close allowing it to touch when you turn.

I hope this helps.

Cheers:
Joe

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