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Hoping mechanics is the right place to get some answers.

I have a pram whose front right wheel wont stop squeaking and I have no idea why.

It happens only when there is weight/pressure on the wheel. It has capped bearings and the bearings are not the problem. Just to be sure, I have had someone at the bearing shop check it out and since there is no squeak when just spinning the wheel, the bearings seem alright. There is no rub between the wheel caddy (frame) and the wheel. How do I figure out what the problem is when the wheel is squeaking only under weight (of the pram) ?

happybuddha
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If the pram has spoked wheels it's likely that one or more of the spokes are loose, OR there there are a couple of spokes rubbing against each other as the wheel rotates and they flex.

Orb
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Bearings can behave differently "under load" compared to not under load - are they sealed bearings? There might be a small bit of dirt in there

Nick
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