I changed my breaks about a month ago and ever since then they have been sqealing really loudly. What can I do?
2007-01-12 08:46:26 · 20 answers · asked by jdtal7570 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Like the others said its probably break dust, especially if it sounds like a cat in heat. If a mechanic changed them take them back and make them fix it. If you changed them yourself take them back off and clean everything with brake cleaner (it comes in an aerosole can and is really nasty stuff so dont inhale any of it but it shouldnt bother your skin) and then put the brake quiet stuff that the other guy was talking about on your pads, that should take care of it.
2007-01-12 08:58:06 · answer #1 · answered by heyhey95 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Disk brakes or drum brakes?
Disk brakes have a device that actually touches the disk that produces a squeaking noise, (it is called a wear indicator.) It tells when the pads are at the end of their use and needs to be replaced. Or the pads are wet and need to be dried, (drying can be accomplished by use.) Have a brake shop look at them.
Drum Brakes have rivets on the shoes (pad like parts). The rivets act like the wear indicator on disk brakes. Either the drum is worn out, the shoes are worn, or out of adjustment. See a brake expert.
2007-01-12 09:13:16 · answer #2 · answered by Broadsword 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The squealling could come from any number of things, did you turn your rotors when your changed brakes, what were the brakes made of, metalic, semi-metalic etc.. I would suggest taking it to a mechanic and having it checked out.
2007-01-12 08:51:30 · answer #3 · answered by ckcool192000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You replaced them yourself .Did you machine the rotors No that can cause a squeal Did your lube the sliders no that can cause a squeal did you apply anti squeal to the back of the pads (yes there is such a thing as anti squeal ) that can cause a squeal Did you use after market pads that can cause a squeal. Just some of the things to check. Good luck hope I helped
GM tech for 20 years
2007-01-12 08:51:06 · answer #4 · answered by Rudedude 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll probably have to change the disks (drum) don't know the actual name for it; there probably all scraped and need a change 2. Same happened w/my car I changed the breaks and it kept on squealing and found that out.
2007-01-12 08:51:20 · answer #5 · answered by FairyNice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say that it is break dust because mine did that when I had new breaks put on but it depends how loudly your talking about. If its really bad and embarrassing, I'd go have it checked out.
2007-01-12 08:54:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There called squeakers on the pads If the brake are in the back
then the brakes need to be changed
2007-01-12 08:54:26 · answer #7 · answered by bill_ray56 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they sell anti-squeak for breaks that can be applied between the pad and the caliper this should do the trick, if not, when you change you breaks, you should have your rotors or drums turned
they also sell spray cans of brake cleaner, remove tire and spay that on there.
2007-01-12 08:51:04 · answer #8 · answered by jokerswild 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you change them or have it done by a mechanic? There may be break dust, or the parts may not be correct for the vehicle or incorrect installation. You should talk to your local mechanic and have them take a look, because it is better to be safe than sorry
2007-01-12 08:49:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You probably purchased after-market brake pads. Problem with them are that they are made with a higher % of metal content which causes the squealing noise. I recommend buying oem brake pads! No one knows your car better then the people who built it.
2007-01-12 09:12:27 · answer #10 · answered by Brian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋