Hi all, I've recently had new discs and pads fitted to the front end. Also the NSF wheel bearing was replaced. Around 500 miles later, there is an intermittent squeal coming from the OSF area. It isn't there all the time and is audible up to about 35 mph. If you just touch the brakes lightly the noise goes.
The brakes have been removed, cleaned and copper grease applied - noise is still evident.
Indie wants £245 to change the OSF wheel bearing.
There is no play in the bearing and there is no vibration/rumbling whilst driving.
It sounds like there is a small bird tweeting away, could a wheel bearing squeal despite being mechanically sound?
Thanks.

Personally, initially I would try different make of pads before I started changing wheel bearings.

Cheers
Col

Sound like a brake problem.

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Normally the bearing noise would get louder if you turn right (for left bearing) - open the window , turn at 20mph and see if the noise gets worse. I had bearing issue - making a clicking noise - but there was no play when you tried to pull the wheel - shop told me it was not the bearing - I had them replace it anyway - fixed the problem - but on your case - could be sticking caliper or other issue as well

put some copper slip on the back of the pads, worked for me 07,TDV8,Black, Black Heated leather all round, Rear Entertainment with Headpones & Remote, TV, DVD, Pure Dab Digital Radio, Sidesteps, Adaptive Headlights, sunroof, now working fuel burning heater )))

Warped brake disc might be the issue? 2010 TDV8