Rubbing noise coming from wheel area while driving - goes away if brakes are applied or steering wheel is turned to the left?

Rubbing noise coming from wheel area while driving - goes away if brakes are applied or steering wheel is turned to the left?
took my 2002 to the dealer for the same noise they said it needed front brake pads they looked fine to me and I'm a mechanic. we paid them for the repair of the brake pads and the noise went away??? I think the dealer performed an additional repairunder warranty that fixed it and charged us for a un needed brake job !!!