Brakes squealing in turns

[slomove]

It is something my car does for a while but maybe more often lately. This is a '98 Birkin with wide-track front upgrade, the older single pot Golf GTI calipers and Hawk brake pads (HP Plus if I remember correctly).

 

Obviously I am not slamming the brakes in tight curves but braking moderately hard when the wheels are turned in (like going down a curvy canyon road at a brisk pace) makes the brakes squeal (or wail?) at a low pitch. Mostly in right turns, that is. They never squeal when braking straight line.

 

What can that be? The car does not feel any different.

[Klasik-69]

Hawk pads are notoriously noisy. Change pads & noise will likely disappear. If you want a very progressive but high performance pad, see if Carbo Tech pads have one for your calipers. Also, AP racing pads (UK) are very good. Good luck.

[jlumba81]

Might be slight play in a wheel bearing causing the rotor to hit the caliper. Check caliper for rubbing marks.

[slomove]

Thanks guys, I will check the wheel bearings. Has been a long time and probably a good idea, anyway.

 

If that does not make a difference then try other pads.

 

If that still does not help probably keep ignoring it.