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Front end squeak/rubbing, bushings? 200 1989

I posted a message about 2 months ago inquiring about the squeak/rubbing I get when the ambient temp is below 55 (or so) degrees and my driver's side tire goes over a bump or an uneven surface. Regardless of the temperature, the squeak/rubbing goes away after about 15-20 minutes of driving, and the noise is not present when the temperature is fairly warm outside (+60?).

The front end subframe bolts seem to be tight. I thought it perhaps could be the upper strut mount, but it doesn't clunk when the wheel is sharply turned.

I'm posting this again because I noticed I can actually replicate the sound when I'm stopped a traffic light, release my foot off of the brake, and then with a little force engage the brake pedal. The brake pedal feels normal, but the noise seems to be coming from the back of the pedal? Since the noise is only from the driver's side, and it goes away in warmer temps, I'm thinking that the rubber from a bushing is re-adjusting? Would you suspect some of the front-end bushings or is there something else I'm overlooking?

Thanks!
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Regards,
Eric Staufer,
'89 244DL 118k
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