2000 Saturn LS1 Squeal When Moving

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ELRATHIA61427
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I have a 2000 Saturn LS1 with a 5 speed. Sometimes when the car first begins to move, a loud constant squeal is heard that resembles a bad pully bearing. As soon as the brake pedal is depressed the noise stops and does not return until days later. I checked the brake pads and fluid and they are okay. As the noise is so intermittent, I don't want to take the car in to the shop. Is there anything I could check?
Mar 26, 2006 at 4:14 PM
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PEPPERMRJ
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Sometimes a brake sensor/squealer can be out of place and cause the squeal. Check it if you did not when you looked @ the brakes.

Check the serp belt for cracks on the ribbed side. Remove the belt and try spinning the pulleys by hand.

How many miles?

Good hunting and let us know. :)
Mar 27, 2006 at 12:43 PM
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Check that the brake wear sensor/squealer is seated correctly. Inspect the serpentine belt for cracks on the ribbed side, then remove the belt and spin the pulleys by hand to check for a bad bearing.

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The owner of a 2000 Saturn LS1 5-speed reports an intermittent loud constant squeal when the car first begins to move, similar to a bad pulley bearing. The noise stops when the brake pedal is pressed and may not return for days. Brake pads and fluid were already checked and found okay. The expert suggests checking the brake squealer position, inspecting the serpentine belt for rib cracks, and spinning the pulleys by hand with the belt removed.

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