Strange sound from front end on right hand turns

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Strange sound from front end on right hand turns

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Hi guys Iam new to the site I have a 2002 S-10 crew cab and in the last 6 months its been a money pit. New radiator and new lower ball joint and idler arm and a altenator new brakes and rotors and a new fuel pump and new battery. I have had to put 2 sets of hubs in the front. 1st time i bought the cheap ones and they didnt last long. The problem I have now is that when i make a right turn i get a high pitched howel like the hub would make but only on right turns.The new hubs have only been in since december the new ones have a year warranty on them whats the chances that it is bad (should i try a new one). Is there something iam overlooking or is there another bearing that it could be. Just gettin tired of spending money and wanna make sure i get it fixed
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Re: Strange sound from front end on right hand turns

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Sounds like you are describing a wheel bearing or brake issue. Be sure to check the rear caliper slide pins too. It is possible a stuck caliper would let the rotor rub and make noise as the c-clip axle moves?

Wheel bearing diagnosis is listed in our stock information pages. It is worth checking them again. New parts does not mean "good" parts. Sad but true.

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Re: Strange sound from front end on right hand turns

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Thanks for the advice now that you say about brakes over the weekend when i was changing wheels to my summer tires i noticed the front right rotor which also was put on in december already looked like it had grooves pretty bad in it maybe there is something wrong with the caliper.
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Look up all the posts on the seized caliper slide pins. They are usually neglected and a common problem.
Take the time to change the brake fluid too. It is hygroscopic and needs to be changed bi-annually. Dry climates may get away with longer.

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