General Squeeky Steering

[PuntoFT]

My steering is squeeking only when I turn to the right and near to full lock. It's started only after I changed the front discs and pads. The garage suggested that it was a possible pad/disc problem where one probably expanded, or similar. i can't remember the exact terminology. I can't see anything obvious underneath and no leakage of any fluids. It's already had the dreaded steering shaft replacement a couple of years ago so probably not that either. Any ideas would be helpful.

Thanks, PuntoFT.

 

[T14086]

backplate touching disc

 

[PuntoFT]

Will that be something I can adjust myself if I park the car with full lock to the right?

 

[RB2009]

if it is the backplate..on full lock you should be able to get behind the wheel and bend it away from the disk.

 

[Tony123]

i had that problem.. i jacked my car up on the bottom ball joint so i could line the hub and all that properly.. and bent that plate in :bang:, makes a horrible sound lol

 

[PuntoFT]

...just an update...problem fixed. The backplate gap was ok, but when I slotted a business card between the plate and disc there was some debris in the gap. It easily came out and now the noise is gone! Thanks again for your advice.

PuntoFT.