I have a 2000 Ford Mustang. The breaks were squeeky and need to be changed so we had them changed. Now whenever i step on the break it squeeks really high pitched when i get down to slower speeds. It has 4 disk-breaks. And doesn't have ABS. What could be causing this?
2007-01-25 10:08:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Don't worry, most Ford brakes squeek
2007-01-25 11:40:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My assumption is that the "el cheapo" brake pads were used, and, depending on the conditions the Mustang goes through, may have worn out already. Another possibility is that there may be something hanging up within the brakes that could be causing the brakes to squeak. Disc brakes are one of the easiest things to fix on a car, and with a book from the library, can be done with ease by any weekend warrior
2007-01-25 10:27:16 · answer #2 · answered by graffiti62 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pull the pads off. On the back side (non friction side) clean off with brake cleaner and spray each pad. Go to a NAPA store and pick up a plastic squeeze bottle of CRC Brake Quiet material. It's a high temp silicone designed to remove harmonic vibrations (brake squeal). Spread a liberal amount of this high temp silicone material on the back (non brake material side). Let this material dry for half an hour in a warm dry place. Mean while use 100 grit aluminum oxide paper, scuff up each side of your brake rotors. Reassemble and smile as you storm the town.
2007-01-25 10:37:04 · answer #3 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to your local parts store get a couple of packets of brake squeek stopper. it about a dollar a pack and works wonders. 2nd did you have the rotors turned? a local mechanic shop should be able to do this and it cost an average of 7 - 10 dollars a rotor
2007-01-25 10:23:38 · answer #4 · answered by p c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know who came up with the idea that you don't need to turn your rotors every other time, but...
Every other time you get a brake job on your car, have the rotors turned just a little bit. This will get the slick surface off of the rotors. That is your squeaking problem!
2007-01-25 10:16:27 · answer #5 · answered by Mark D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rotors, and pads have glazed.
More than likely, the people that serviced your brakes didn't propperly prepare the contact surfaces, or use brake pad sound reducer that's applied to the backside of the pads.
Take it back to them and ask them to test drive it.
2007-01-25 10:19:56 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you've hit the brakes hard before they had a chance to wear in, you may have glazed them. this reduces your cars ability to stop. have them checked out. also the wear indicator may have been improberly installed. or you might have a rock or other debris stuck in between the rotor and the pad.
2007-01-25 10:15:50 · answer #7 · answered by cadillacrazy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is no longer unusual to get vibration (and hence squeaking) from the brake pads. manufacturers have designed particular pads to take up a number of this, and also have lubricants to positioned on the lower back area to assist with this difficulty. in the experience that your vehicle is new sufficient to nonetheless be less than assure, i ought to take it lower back to the broking and spot in the experience that they're going to fix it for you.
2016-10-16 02:45:42 · answer #8 · answered by chardip 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could have dirt on the pads,,,if it grinds as u stop u need new brakes,,if it stops making noise it could be dirt,,have your mechanic check the brakes,,,if you see metal on the pad it is bad,,your drums might need to be turned down also..the mechanic will know
2007-01-29 09:36:47 · answer #9 · answered by jerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be dust or hard linings.
2007-01-25 11:01:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋