Possible Wheel Bearings??

[sarah30]

I was driving back from Twickenham yesterday, didn't hear anything till I was coming into my village. I hear a high pitched whooshing sound coming what seems like the back drivers side wheel. To me it sounds like metal shavings, the sound stops when I turn left or right. Trouble is, it seems to get louder for a second when braking, then it'll stop.. Im worried as I can't get anything done about it due to the lack of funds till middle of next month. Does anyone know what it could be and what the cost is? I have a Hyundai Trajet 04 reg

[sarah30]

Thanks for your replies. Yes I've had it since new and it's done 43,000.

[TWR]

Docspock, with respect send her anywhere but not Kwik do not know what I am doing but I will find something wrong FIT.

[eltelioni]

I agree with the brake pad diagnosis. Some pads have a metal insert which is designed to rub against the brake disc when the pads wear down. This produces a screeching sound which supposedly alerts you to the need to replace the pads. I've never had these but it seems reasonable to assume they could screech a little when not braking, screech more when braking gently, then not screech at all when braking hard. I don't know why there would be no sound when cornering. Does anyone have experience of this type of brake pad?

[sarah30]

Just an update on my question Thank you all for you replies and it was my brakes. You were right eltelioni, I do have the wear indicators and that was making the noise. I had to have the front pads and discs and the rear pads done �290 at FastFit ( Which I thought was reasonable as Hyundai quoted me �600!! ) Thanks again for all your help