Ok so why is my truck squealing when i start it?
Weak battery is putting stress on the alternator after being drained from starting.
Why do garbage truck brakes always squeak?
Oh my god..I hope all u guys dont work on these garbage trucks, first of all these garbage trucks are not disc brakes and u dont do a brake job like an automotive..u do not put antiseize on these types of brakes..the reason why they squeal has several reasons, s-cam shafts are bad,anchor pins are bad,brake material,drum out of round,shoe might be too streched already or the curve of the shoe might be out..there are several reasons and i pointed out 99% of them
Can a bar of soap fix squealing belts?
I can tell your grandpa is very wise, but getting up there. Usually when a belt that is new is squealing there is a reason. The soap idea will work to a certain degree. Belt dressing does a better job. I would be checking to see that the belt tension is correct. One of the most common things overlooked in the newer cares as they have auto tension's Also you need to check and see if the pulleys are worn out or you might have a bearing going out in either the tension-er or the alternator. A squeaking belt is a sign of something else. Good luck
Why are my GMC Sierra Rear Drum Brakes Squealing So Bad?
So a little history on the issue. I am currently at 55k miles on my 2007 (Classic) GMC Sierra 1500 and the brakes needed replaced. I went to CarQuest and purchased their brakes (I think they were the only ones they had, can't remember the material) and replaced my brakes. After replacing them, they were squeeling really bad so I took them apart again and put some high temp grease on the contact points and cleaned them up really well. This worked at keeping them quiet for about a week and then the squeaking came back worse than before. I had also noticed that when coming off the freeway that I was getting bad vibration from them, so I figured the drums need to be turned. I took the truck into a shop and had them turn my rear brake drums and adjust the brake. Was good for about 3 days and the squeeling came back. I took it back to the same company (different shop) and they said the brakes were incorrectly adjusted and they should be better. The next day, they were squeeling again. Now I am getting desperate and decided to try and bevel the ends of the shoes on one side (both are squeeling) to see if it helps. After slightly grinding down the edge, I took it for a test drive and also went to a parking lot to kick my truck in reverse and slam the brakes hoping it would help... the next day, the squeeling is back... At this point, I am almost thinking that it is the cheap brake shoes that I had purchased, and am ready to try new ones. As I mentioned before, the brakes were purchased from CarQuest in my town. I'm not sure if they were ceramic or metallic. Does anyone have a recommendation on what brake shoes to get or any other tips that will help me fix this annoying problem? I'm tempted to go to the dealer and get OEM brake shoes to throw on there...my brakes before I had changed them were quiet...
How do I stop my Serpentine Belt from "squealing?"?
wow so many bad answers here. You should never put any kind of belt dressing or any other type of lubricant on a serpentine belt. If you have a squeal then you either have the wrong size belt or you have a bad pulley normally the idler pulley goes bad. Do what you must but I can tell you from many years of experience that you will regret putting any type of lubricant on a serpentine belt. The main reason is that the belt rides on smooth pulleys and if it gets oily it can and probably will slip off. Also it will deteriorate the rubber that the belt is made of. Take the belt off and spin all the pulleys and I bet you will find a small squeak in one of them. That is the problem I am sure.
Why do brakes squeak after new pads are installed?
Because they were done wrong.Firstly, if the pads are replaced, you need to replace or resurface your rotors. Even just giving them a good sanding is better than nothing. Then your new pads need to be bedded into your rotors. This is generally done with a few hard stops when they're first installed.Another cause can be no lubrication. The pads should have been coated on the back with anti-seize. The brake pins should have also been cleaned and lubricant applied.It's possible, though less likely, that something is loose, or there's a small rock stuck somewhere.Either way, these deficiencies need to be corrected. A properly changed brake system should not make any sounds that can be easily heard in the cabin during normal braking.
Why does my car make a squeaking noise only in reverse from the rear wheels?
Best bet without knowing any specifics is perhaps brake adjustment on the back wheels.Most cars since the seventies at least have automatic brake adjusters, some of which operate when the car reverses. This could possibly be bringing the unworn trailing edge of the brake lining into contact with the drum.The polished part of the brake lining rubbing on the also polished drum can squeak. This could also happen with rear disk brakes, as they are not applied as heavily as the front and when you reverse, the pads tip very slightly in contact with the disc and again squeak.Front disc brakes often develop a squeal when applied if the driver doesn’t use the brakes heavily and the discs and pads polish up. Some dishonest garages will spend a lot of your money fitting new stuff that isn’t necessary, though it’s important to distinguish between the squeal of glazed pads and the sound of metal on metal or a wear warning spring.With polished (glazed) pads, we just drove along a quiet piece of road in low gear for a hundred yards or so with the footbrake pressed to take the glaze off. You could try the same on an open piece of ground in reverse to see if that makes any difference. Driving at road speed along a quiet highway and hitting the brakes hard several times would perhaps make a difference.If all else fails, take it to a reputable garage. I’d advise against amateur brake repair. A repair bill is preferable to a potentially serious accident.Footnote: A car front wheel covered in black dust is a sign of a heavy brake user (repair shop cash cow). And if the brakes are being abused, it’s probable that the rest of the car is too.
My truck is making a high pitched squeal noise what is it?
It could be a belt slipping, but it could also be bearings going bad on an accessory or water pump. Checking for noisy belt is easy, while the truck is running and making the noise, shoot some armor all or silicone onto the belts (one at a time if there are more than one), and see if it goes away (it will come back). If so, good, you need a new belt installed, and do it pronto. If not, it's a bad bearing somewhere, go see a mechanic.
Will a belt squeal if the belt is too tight or too loose?
On most modern cars the belt tension is set automatically by a spring loaded tensioner. I'm not sure if that is the case on your car, as some from that era did use the alternator as a belt tensioner, but either way, if they look like they are in bad shape they should be replaced.They may squeal from being too loose, but practically speaking it's less about being too loose or too tight and more about the condition of the ribs on the belt because if they are cracked and dry and brittle they won't grab the pulleys and will make noise even if the tensioner is just fine. If there is no visible play (and the car is actually running fine) chances are your tensioner is fine and all you need to do is replace the belt.If your belt's tension is set by the alternator mounting screws, then it's worth measuring it and making sure it wasn't installed incorrectly when replacing the alternator, for example.
Can tie rod ends cause squeaking?
You may or may NOT need tie rod ends or ball joints, but neither one will cause a squeaking unless they become COMPLETELY dry of grease, and even THEN they probably won't cause a squeak. Your squeaking is most likely coming from either the brakes, or one or more of the rubber bushings in the front end. If it just started all of a sudden, I'm going to say that it's most likely the brakes. Have your brakes checked to make sure they're not worn out. Disk brakes are designed with a little metal tang that squeaks when they're worn down to the point where they need to be changed. The front end contains rubber bushings in the shock absorber ends, in the top & bottom control arms, & in the sway bars; any of which can sometimes cause a squeak. You can buy a spray lubricant from the auto parts store or the dealer, which is made especially for bushings. Word of warning: Do not use WD-40 or any other petroleum product on rubber bushings. Edit: If you have bad tie rod ends or ball joints, that IS a safety issue, but from what you're saying; I'm not convinced that you need either of these. IMO you're smart not to take it to Midas, Pep Boys, Walmart, or any place that specializes in tires, mufflers, or minor maintenance repairs. These places tend to hire the most inexperienced mechanics, because they don't pay their mechanics very well.Take it to a reputable front-end shop. They might charge a little more but in the long run it'll be worth it.