Why are my brakes making this sound? Nissan Maxima?

KevinC

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I have a 2001 Nissan Maxima SE. When I am going about 40 and apply the brakes gently to slow down the right front makes a high pitch squeling sound for about a second then goes away for the rest of the braking time. It also squeaks when I make a sharp left handed turn at a slower speed when I don't apply any brakes. Its sounds more like a high pitched chirp when I am turning. What could bake making theses sound??? I know its in the brakes. The brakes and rotors are about 30,000 miles old. I'm not a heavy breaker. I also got the right front wheel bearing replaced recently. Please let me know your opinion. Every bit of info will help narrow it down!
 
When you make the hard left hand turn with no brakes applied, gravity shifts more weight onto the right front wheel bearing. Since the squeal occurs then, I would guess that your right front wheel bearing is bad and needs replacing.
 
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