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Old May 1, 2009 | 07:12 AM
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Good morning everyone,
I just bought my second mustang two day's ago and need a little help diagnosing a problem. When driving the front wheels sound like something is loose until I apply the brake and then silence. Once I left off of the brake then the noise starts again. Smooth roads are nice but any road with any bump or hole and the wheel makes a noise like maybe the caliper is loose or something. I thought that the center caps were loose because it sounds like a rattling cap but they're tight. Any idea what it might be? I have a 97 GT Vert. Any help you guys can give will be greatly appreciated.

Richard
Old May 1, 2009 | 08:30 AM
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Wrong forum.
Old May 1, 2009 | 08:11 PM
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Sounds like a warped brake rotor
Old May 2, 2009 | 06:37 AM
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Going to check into it today and will update when I'm done. Thanks.
Old May 2, 2009 | 09:31 AM
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i think i know what it is but im looking up what its called cuz i just call the part the thingy =) lol
Old May 2, 2009 | 10:28 AM
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is the noise a " sqeak " " chirp " ???
Old May 2, 2009 | 10:39 AM
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where in south carolina are you located?
Old May 3, 2009 | 04:14 PM
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It sounds like metal rattling together and I live in lexington. I looked under the car yesterday and it looks like it may have been wrecked in the front before. The steering feels a little off too.
Old May 3, 2009 | 05:23 PM
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Hub bearing?
Old May 3, 2009 | 05:59 PM
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Anti rattle clips come off your front brake pads maybe???

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