Ok, I have a 1996 jeep cherokee and lately the brakes have began to squeal. If I press on the brake pedal hard it stops, but it seems to be a sweet spot when I press enough just to decelerate lightly that they do it. Is there something I can do to remedy this?
2007-02-23 03:23:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Have your break pads changed. I would suggest going to auto zone and purcase the front break pads for your car, get the duralast lifetime warranty, $34.99. Then take it to your prefered brake shop or mechanic to have the work done. This will save you the mechanics markup and time waiting for delivery.
If you are mechanically inclined, changing break pads are very easy. Just be sure and get the chiltins manual for your car, and the proper socket for your jeeps callipers.
2007-02-23 03:41:42 · answer #1 · answered by gibson_slayer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Riveted brake pads and shoes will squeal when the rivets just start touching. Metalic compounds used in some brake pads/shoes can squeal a little when cold.
Most disc brake pads have a warning tab that touches down first, when the brakes are worn badly...take wheels off and look at how much material is there.
2007-02-23 03:31:44 · answer #2 · answered by Michael B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brakes can squeal when the pads are low or there are heat spots or glazing on the pads and rotors. You most likely need a brake job.
Someone suggested you do the brake job yourself and purchasing pads from auto zone...if you do this, make sure to take the rotors to a shop and have them turn the rotors for you! It's almost pointless to put brand new pads on rotors that havent been turned...it can damage the new pads and then you'll have brake noise again...
2007-02-23 03:29:36 · answer #3 · answered by Celtic Skye 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is a metal tab the will rub on the rotor when your pads are almost worn out. you should have the brakes done before the pads are gone as the rivits holding the material on the pads will gouge the rotors and then those might need to be replaced as well. Rotors can be cut only to a certain thickness and if the gouges are to deep they will need to be replaced.
2007-02-23 03:32:08 · answer #4 · answered by Mark W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bandit has a reliable factor. also will be that the rotor and/or pad surfaces are polished; i.e., burnished tender. very last element is that the pad producer regularly encompasses a tube of "glue" with the hot pads. that is utilized to the decrease back of the pad to assist provide up the squeal. There can be a skinny metallic safeguard on the decrease back of the pads to also deaden the squeal.
2016-12-04 20:28:35 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The squeal comes from vibrations between the caliper and the back of the brake pad. grinding comes from metal on metal contact.
2007-02-23 03:36:26 · answer #6 · answered by random 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a warning system on the brakes that alert you that your pads or lining are getting warn.
Have them checked.
Also, you might just have some dust in there.
2007-02-23 03:33:14 · answer #7 · answered by mantle two 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your either at the wear indicator (means it's time to change the brake pads) or you have an excess amount of brake dust on the rotor
2007-02-23 03:31:38 · answer #8 · answered by 98' Vortec 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see if your mechanic feels you need a brake job. brake squeel is bad pads/ shoes, cracked drums/ warped rotors, dust or rust
2007-02-23 03:30:14 · answer #9 · answered by duster 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure it isn't a brake sensor that tells you to get your brakes checked?
2007-02-23 03:33:46 · answer #10 · answered by jojonjesse 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋