Front end squeal

[Zeppy]

2005 Pathfinder 127,000 miles
This month's problem with the money pit is a front end squeal. It seems to take a few miles to develop and once it starts is somewhat intermittent. It seems to occur less when turning to the left (even a slight left) Seems like it is coming from the right side but not sure. It is fairly loud and sounds like something bad is going to happen. I am not mechanically inclined so feel free to state the obvious.

Thanks

[bpk01]

2005 Pathfinder 127,000 miles
This month's problem with the money pit is a front end squeal. It seems to take a few miles to develop and once it starts is somewhat intermittent. It seems to occur less when turning to the left (even a slight left) Seems like it is coming from the right side but not sure. It is fairly loud and sounds like something bad is going to happen. I am not mechanically inclined so feel free to state the obvious.

Thanks

Could be something to do with the brakes or rotors. Have you had your brakes changed recently?

[eieio]

2005 Pathfinder 127,000 miles
This month's problem with the money pit is a front end squeal. It seems to take a few miles to develop and once it starts is somewhat intermittent. It seems to occur less when turning to the left (even a slight left) Seems like it is coming from the right side but not sure. It is fairly loud and sounds like something bad is going to happen. I am not mechanically inclined so feel free to state the obvious.

Thanks

remove the front wheel, inspect the brake pads
give the front hub a few turns spin by hand and try to locate the noise
then do the other side

[deermjd]

Check the wear indicator on the brake pads. It's a small metal bar that will make contact with the rotor when the brake pads are worn out.