Squeek/squeal from left hand front

[Stuart3834]

Advice please.

Started to hear a squeak/squeal (not like a stuck pig) from the front left wheel area but only when I turn left, no noise when turning right or from the right side. Anybody got any ideas? It is not too noisy, but I have noticed it getting worse these last few trips out. It sounds like a brake squeal but does not happen when I brake, just in a left turn. Annual service coming up in a month or so and don't want to make a trip to the dealer (no independents around here) which is some 140km's away if it something of nothing as I will be making a trip there anyway in 6 weeks!

Thoughts and ideas welcome.

V8V. 2006. 61k km.

[KarlFranz]

Sounds like your handbrake needs adjusting.

[Stuart3834]

Thanks Karl.

So why only when I turn left?

[8Tech]

Since when did the handbrake affect the front?

I would take a look through the wheel to see if the pads are low. Sometimes the pads rub on the outer lip of the disc on lock when they are getting low.

Edited by 8Tech on Tuesday 5th May 22:40

[KarlFranz]

8Tech said:

Since when did the handbrake affect the front?

I would take a look through the wheel to see if the pads are low. Sometimes the pads rub on the outer lip of the disc on lock when they are getting low.

The brake squeak when turning left at slow speeds on the Vantage is a commonly known problem. It only appears as if the sound is coming from the front, when in reality it is the rear wheels causing the noise. My previous Aston also suffered from this malady as have many others. It was remedied by the Aston Tech at my dealership whilst under warranty as he was very familiar with the problem. A search through the 6Speed forum will reveal where this topic has been discussed a few times.

[Stuart3834]

Thanks Karl. Took a quick look at 6speed but need to send some more time and go through the comments.

Best

Stuart