My 2000 Subaru Outback started squealing on my drive home today. It seems to be from one of the wheels, because it stops when I apply the brakes even a little bit. It's very loud.
After getting home, I noticed one of my tires is low. Could that have anything to do with it? Other ideas?
Car gurus, please advise.
2006-07-07 17:06:25 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Everyone was right - I needed to take it in and I did. Interestingly, NOTHING WAS WRONG! The guy told me that there might have been a rust spur that was building up due to excessive moisture in the air (we've had lots of rain) - he says it happens sometimes.
Still, everyone confirmed what I was thinking, I was just hoping for an easier fix (and I got lucky when I brought it in).
2006-07-08 15:04:33 · update #1
it might seem odd, but even the slightest amount of pressure applied to the breakes might tighten up somthing that is stuck between your pad and your rotor, clean it out and see if the problem persists
2006-07-07 17:10:33 · answer #1 · answered by Adam K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While I am not a Subaru mechanic I think what your hearing is the brake warning indicator letting you know that it is time to have your brakes checked.I have been a mechanic for a long time and most vehicle brakes now have a small metal tab on each brake pad that is designed to make a noise like you describe when your brakes are getting near the point where they need to be replaced.Take it to a shop and have it checked before the brakes wear out to the point where they damage or ruin the brake rotors. Good luck and do it ASAP.
2006-07-08 00:21:19 · answer #2 · answered by Iknowthisone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cap don is rite the squeelers are the problem
when getting the brakes done insist on wagner thuromo quiet pads as thease are the quietest pads i have found
if you cant find then get some pads from napa
the worst pads i have tried are
raybestos [squeel noisey bad] and
auto zone durolast [lots of brake dust and dont last worth a hoot
2006-07-08 00:21:12 · answer #3 · answered by mobile auto repair (mr fix it) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably need brake pads, the wear indicator tabs are hitting the rotor. A wheel bearing would make a grinding noise while cornering.
2006-07-08 00:15:09 · answer #4 · answered by noah buddy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your brakes might need adjusting. Or, you could try taking the wheels off and then putting them back on. That has worked for me in the past.
2006-07-08 00:31:30 · answer #5 · answered by DonGardinero 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spongie is right. You need a brake job. The squealer tips (appropriately named, huh?) built into your pads have been exposed, meaning you need new pads as they've worn. This is nothing expensive. If they're disc brakes, you can do it yourself easy with a screwdriver and a Hanes manual.
2006-07-08 00:16:54 · answer #6 · answered by 1Edge3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your brake pads are just about wasted and the squeel is the indicator that is designed to squeel to let you know you need a brake job ASAP!
2006-07-08 00:14:03 · answer #7 · answered by Captain Don 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe at least 1 of your wheel bearing goes bad...it line up that wheel when you applied brake, that would help to stop squealing.
2006-07-08 00:12:27 · answer #8 · answered by Duke 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like one of your brake pads has become loose or out of alignment and it is dragging.
2006-07-08 00:19:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
brian is right about wagner thermo quiet pads. they are the best. I ran my own shop for 8 years and they had no complaints or comebacks. oh and everyone else is right about the wear sensor touching the rotor
2006-07-08 00:31:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋