My brakes squeak! LOUDLY!!! Sounds like its coming from front brakes? Any advice??
2006-09-18 12:55:21 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
YOU NEED TO COPPER SLIP THE BACK OF THE PADS THAT SIT AGAINST THE PISTON AND THE OUT SIDE OF THE PADS NOT THE FACE AGAINST THE DISC ITSELF.
HAD THIS HAVE DONE THIS CURES IT EVERY TIME
2006-09-18 20:27:04 · answer #1 · answered by RAMSBOTTOM 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok this one could be a couple of things.
1) Could be the pads have worn down to the "wear Sensor" which is this little metal clip rubbing on the rotor everytime you presson the brake. Basically your going to need Pads.
2) Have you recently replaced your brake pads? If so, could be the rotors were not resurfaced (cut or "turned") and the pad which is not creating a good friction surface is glazed over and causeing that squealing.
3) Wrong material of pad ( cheap pad) such as a metallic pad, try a semi-metallic or ceramic pad...it'll be softer on the rotor and disapate heat more effectivly.
2006-09-18 13:07:59 · answer #2 · answered by Char frm Undercar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely worn out disc pads, get a mate what knows about motors to check it out and if nescessary fit new pads.
Slow Fit will tell you you need new discs as well, but that is because their blokes are not insured or allowed to test and bed in your new pads on to the worn dics, which can take 50 miles or more.
Dust in drum brakes and a stone in a Disc shield can also kick up a real row.
2006-09-18 13:49:57 · answer #3 · answered by "Call me Dave" 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your pads or discs are ok and aren't worn out, then buy some copper slip [grease with copper particles in it] and apply to the back of the break pad this should stop any squealing....
if your not racing then organic compound pads aren't necessary as standard sinsterd [metallic] pads will last longer and work fine and are whats most likely to be fitted already......
If you require new pads or discs good motor factor that will be cheaper than a main dealer...
DON'T CONTAMINATE THE SURFACE OF THE PADS WITH OIL OR GREASE.......
2006-09-18 13:20:37 · answer #4 · answered by Ste22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The squeal clips are rubbing your rotors which indicates you need new brakes, The rotors may be glazed from excessive heat. Get them looked at right away before you start having metal to metal contact between your pads and rotors. If that happens then you'll need to buy new rotors too.
2006-09-22 10:38:13 · answer #5 · answered by whtsthislif4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
time for new brakes the squeak is cause by the dust from your current worn out brakes
2006-09-18 13:04:08 · answer #6 · answered by Bob 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have a look at the disks do they look worn are the pads worn?
Ive just had mine replaced and they sqeek but this is due to the fact i didnt put enough copper grease on them.
ask someone from a garage if you are dont know much about the subject!
2006-09-19 00:59:41 · answer #7 · answered by ds 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have mice resident in your brakes. Get a cat to take up residence nearby, say just above the rack and pinion.
2006-09-18 21:02:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be dirt trapped in the brake linings or they are worn down and need changed pronto.
2006-09-18 15:58:08 · answer #9 · answered by mescalin57 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bad news......new brakes
2006-09-18 13:13:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋