[T3] steering/brake squeak

[Will McCreight <whmcc@attglobal.net>]

<x-flowed>I have noted a new (or perhaps old but ignored) squeak which occurs as I 
steer Betty around a right handed curve.  It is from the front end, and 
occurs at about 3-5 degrees of turn, then is gone beyond about 10-12 
degrees, only to recur as I straighten back out, again reappearing, then 
disappearing.
It is greatest at cold startup, and fades away just about completely 
after about 15-20 miles.  My brakes do squeal, with a rotational 
variation, almost always, despite the brakes having been bled completely 
(by me) and some brake pad replacement (professionally) less than 5000 
miles ago--not sure which wheels were done, but receipt for work lists 
"brake pads" as a replaced parts item (can't tell from receipt how many 
pads they are talking about).

I am of the opinion that this is brake related, and as long as it is 
nothing dangerous, will likely just live with it...but would appreciate 
thoughts.
I have dealt with CV boot/joint replacement before on my 1987 Dodge Colt 
(twice) and am familiar with the "knuckle crunching" sound of that 
problem, and this is definitely not like that.  The CV sound was at the 
extremes of steering, much more of a crunching sound than a higher 
pitched squealing.

If it is brakes, what is the easiest way to determine (without a second 
set of ears/arms, that is, solo) which side is the problem.  I think 
that Bentley says that the disk brake pads are "self centering" and 
maybe not really adjustable.  How complex, time intensive, special tools 
is a brake pad replacement?  I know that if the rotor is the problem, it 
is professional work to have the rotor redone.  The car's brakes stop 
the vehicle very well, and there is no spongyness or extra travel in the 
pedal.

Thanx in advance

--
Will McCreight
whmcc@attglobal.net
Portland, OR
(208) 661-6262 cell

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