Intrepid cold weather operation

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Greg Houston

I've noticed a squeak-squeak-squeak (squeak frequency is
proportional to wheel speed) sound when starting out in very
cold weather (0 F and below). Fortunately or
unfortunately, it goes away soon, so I can't tell where it
is coming from. Has anyone else noticed this?

(Maybe it's that $@# shield near the front brake disks
again, although I can't think of why (dry) cold would
aggravate it.)
 
Greg said:
I've noticed a squeak-squeak-squeak (squeak frequency is
proportional to wheel speed) sound when starting out in very
cold weather (0 F and below). Fortunately or
unfortunately, it goes away soon, so I can't tell where it
is coming from. Has anyone else noticed this?

(Maybe it's that $@# shield near the front brake disks
again, although I can't think of why (dry) cold would
aggravate it.)
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When the difference between that shield contacting and not contacting
the rotor may be only 0.00002", yes, temperature could make the
difference. Another possibility is the front pads being worn to where
the annunciators (wear indicators) are just starting to do their job and
tell you that it's time to replace your pads. If it gets more
consistent as time goes on, that is the more likely cause for the noise.

Either could be the cause.

Bill Putney
(to reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my
address with "x")
 
Greg Houston said:
I've noticed a squeak-squeak-squeak (squeak frequency is
proportional to wheel speed) sound when starting out in very
cold weather (0 F and below). Fortunately or
unfortunately, it goes away soon, so I can't tell where it
is coming from. Has anyone else noticed this?
Click to expand...


My 99 Intrepid does the same the last couple of mornings at -40 C. My wifes
94 Tempo does the same only more noticeable. I think it is just the cold
front springs. Tends to be more audible when the front of the car dips.
 
Greg Houston said:
I've noticed a squeak-squeak-squeak (squeak frequency is
proportional to wheel speed) sound when starting out in very
cold weather (0 F and below). Fortunately or
unfortunately, it goes away soon, so I can't tell where it
is coming from. Has anyone else noticed this?

(Maybe it's that $@# shield near the front brake disks
again, although I can't think of why (dry) cold would
aggravate it.)
Click to expand...
I get a different squeak in cold weather - the steering wheel squeaks like
crazy when cold(when turned)- anyone else ever have this happen in a first
generation Intrepid?

James Linn
 
Bill said:
When the difference between that shield contacting and not contacting
the rotor may be only 0.00002", yes, temperature could make the
difference.
Click to expand...

Well, it's a little more than that now :), but I see your point.
Another possibility is the front pads being worn to where
the annunciators (wear indicators) are just starting to do their job and
tell you that it's time to replace your pads. If it gets more
consistent as time goes on, that is the more likely cause for the noise.
Click to expand...

I checked the pads recently and they're still in great shape, fortunately.
Thanks.
 
MD said:
My 99 Intrepid does the same the last couple of mornings at -40 C. My wifes
94 Tempo does the same only more noticeable. I think it is just the cold
front springs. Tends to be more audible when the front of the car dips.
Click to expand...

Yeesh, -40 C, F. Thank goodness for engine heaters!
 
Greg said:
Well, it's a little more than that now :), but I see your point.
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How much is a little more? I did not realize that you had already
looked at the shield. If it's nowhere near touching, then that
certainly wouldn't be the problem.
I checked the pads recently and they're still in great shape, fortunately.
Thanks.
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Only thing else I can think of is pad rubbing rotor, maybe a piece of
grit in there, or caliper slides loose, or something related to
bearing. But nothing really obvious jumps out. Hope you figure it out
- since it is only doing it when cold, it's probably more an anoyance to
you than a serious problem.

Bill Putney
(to reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my
address with "x")
 
MD said:
My 99 Intrepid does the same the last couple of mornings at -40 C. My wifes
94 Tempo does the same only more noticeable. I think it is just the cold
front springs. Tends to be more audible when the front of the car dips.
Click to expand...

Except Greg's problem is related to wheel speed. 8^)

Bill Putney
(to reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my
address with "x")
 
Put the Wife's 97 down for that one. Very very annoying when doing a 99 point
turn into a tight space. Just makes you want to pack it with silicon grease.

I haven't heard the wheel (Tire or Steering) squeak on the 00, but the brake
pads howl on light pressure braking at -25 C and below. jam them hard, to
invoke ABS, and not a peep.
 
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