Slight brake squeal when cornering??
Discussion
Could be front, and caused by wheel bearing play as you thought. I even get a rattle from the discs when there is too much play (but non standard 300mm grooved discs with fast road pads).
If you adjust the play, don't over do it. This can cause damage to the bearings and even damage to the hub!
Rob
If you adjust the play, don't over do it. This can cause damage to the bearings and even damage to the hub!
Rob
Ed, I have the same setup as you on the front. Check the springs that retain the pads and make sure they are holding the pads in firmly. There is a good write up by Mike http://www.tvrwedgepages.co.uk/ which shows the springs. As already said be careful not to over tighten the front wheel bearings. In my experience even after adjusting the wheel correctly (torque to ??lbs/sq" then back off 1/4 turn) there is still a small amount of play in the wheel.
If your setup needs anti-squeel plates/springs it is good to check on those and give them a smear of copperslip. Doing this could perhaps also cure your problem. If not, read on.
There are two possibilities:
1. Disk is straight and not running true = too much wheel bearing play.
2. Disk is not straight and not running true = other problem. And some information (on pistonheads) says that this is normally not the case. The effect can be caused by brake pad deposits. To go through a cycle (like to bed new pads in quickly) could help. Can't remember in detail, but it was something like braking hard from 60-70 miles to nearly stand still for like 5-6 times. You could try this and see if it is cured.
Worst is of course a combination of both situations.
In general would try to check quickly wheel bearing play (the lift and wiggle by hand method), and if excessive adjust it (my procedure: thighten until no play while turning the wheel, release until a tiny bit of play can be felt based on experience of doing it). Take it for a test drive and if not ok 'fix' situation 2. If the problem is still there it is worthwhile to check the disk for straightness.
By the way: Your front wheel bearings could be worn without making the standard noise at 50-60 miles plus. I have just had that on the wedge and replaced both front wheel bearings and it cured a lot of issues.
Rob
There are two possibilities:
1. Disk is straight and not running true = too much wheel bearing play.
2. Disk is not straight and not running true = other problem. And some information (on pistonheads) says that this is normally not the case. The effect can be caused by brake pad deposits. To go through a cycle (like to bed new pads in quickly) could help. Can't remember in detail, but it was something like braking hard from 60-70 miles to nearly stand still for like 5-6 times. You could try this and see if it is cured.
Worst is of course a combination of both situations.
In general would try to check quickly wheel bearing play (the lift and wiggle by hand method), and if excessive adjust it (my procedure: thighten until no play while turning the wheel, release until a tiny bit of play can be felt based on experience of doing it). Take it for a test drive and if not ok 'fix' situation 2. If the problem is still there it is worthwhile to check the disk for straightness.
By the way: Your front wheel bearings could be worn without making the standard noise at 50-60 miles plus. I have just had that on the wedge and replaced both front wheel bearings and it cured a lot of issues.
Rob
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