I don't want to get a huge bill from the auto care store so I want to fix the car myself but I don't know what type of product I should get and where I should apply the product to?
2007-03-19 04:37:57 · 13 answers · asked by Julia 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You will probably need new brake pads because the old ones are corroded. Go to the shop because they are hard to install but visit a few to make sure they are not pulling your leg. I did this for a side mirror and I got the same product and installation for half the price! They dont change their price once you leave and come back but I am sure there is someplace else you can get it for cheaper. If most of them tell you that you need new brake shoes install those too otherwise in a week you will need new brake pads again. Make sure you get new parts, some places might try to sell old ones but that wont do any good because they would have the same problem in short order.
If you do it yourself follow this:
http://www.raceshopper.com/how_to_install_brakes.shtml
you will also need to raise the car.
Replace pronto because this can damage the rotors and thats a lot more money to replace.
2007-03-19 04:49:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
like a few people above said unless you have a huge buildup of grime it is more than likely you need new pads. average places get 100 an axle ie 100 front 100 rear some include pads some dont. Pads will run you between 20 -80 dollars depending on the quality. i recomend middle of the line with a lifetime warranty if you do it yourself or sometimes a shop will just charge you a labor rate if you bring the parts in which is almost always cheaper but dont be afraid to ask the repair shop questions. hope this helped
2007-03-19 05:04:55 · answer #2 · answered by Josh C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have the brakes checked to make sure they are not worn down to the wear indicator tab. This is a tab that is designed to cause a squeaking noise when you apply the brakes to let you know when the pads need replacing.
If the brake pads are not worn out and the noise is coming from down at the wheels there are products available that can be applied to the brake pads to eliminate the noise. Check at your local auto parts store.
2007-03-19 04:45:58 · answer #3 · answered by bwc0356 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check your brake fluid then add the needed volume, it might be at a low level and while you're at it check for leaks underneath the chassis to have it repaired immediately.. have your brake disc rotors checked, they might need rephasing.. worst thing that could happen is that your brake discs are worn, have them replaced to avoid a serious accident.. finally have your car tuned-up if it's been a long time since the last one you had, the squeak may come from dirt that has come in between the brakes or something else.. get the services of a mechanic with the check-ups and replacements, a car is mahine that needs proper maintenance for it to work at its best..
Shelling out a couple of hundreds in exchange for your safety and your car's longevity is just a small price to pay.. And please don't go to auto repair shops that are cheap and have sleazy mechanics who work there, you'll be hustled off your money with no improvement to your car..
2007-03-19 04:45:17 · answer #4 · answered by I_fell_in_love_with_a_Pussycat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pads that came on your car are made of organic material. How many miles did your original pads last? Most Toyota car pads last 50,000 - 70,000 miles with out damaging rotors. Toyota is doing something right. If your brake pads need replacing go with Toyota or EBC Green Stuff pads. Both are organic and will not damage the rotors. Semi-metallic, ceramic and full metallic pads eat rotors alive. If your rotors need replacing price the following: Toyota, EBC Wagner or AC Delco. There all on-shore except EBC there made in England.
2007-03-19 06:00:49 · answer #5 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a car's brakes squeek it usualy means you brake pads are worn out. The squeek is intentional to alert you to the danger. You need to get your brake pads replaced ASAP. For that car it will probably cost around $400 or so. If you ignore the squeek long enough it will ruin your brake roters. If the need to be replaced the bill could be VERY expensive. Get this fixed ASAP.
2007-03-19 04:48:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop,and it may actually need brake pads on it,that may be why its doing this,and if you don't have the proper tools to do this with ,then you,d be better off letting someone repair it,it may just be the pads that are causing this to happen some of the cheaper pads will do this,when they get a little worn down,but most of the time its is the pads that might need replacing,good luck i hope this helps.
2007-03-19 04:46:10 · answer #7 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By "vibrating noise" do you mean a high-pitch squealing? If so, then I am fairly certain that your brake pads are near the end of their life and need to be replaced. If by "vibrating noise" you mean a physical vibration in the pedal and/or steering wheel, then your rotors may need to be resurfaced (although the brake pads are the most likely problem).
2016-03-29 06:13:00 · answer #8 · answered by Patricia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you've had your brakes serviced regularly, it may be just the pedal noise or squeaky brakes. Neither are a safety or maintenance concern and don't mean you need service. However, if you haven't had your brake pads replaced in over 30,000 miles, you should have them checked the next time your in for service.
2007-03-19 04:45:38 · answer #9 · answered by bobweb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a safety feature that is telling you your brakes are getting low. You may not need to change them right now, but it is getting close.
or... you just chaged your brakes and they need to get a little worn.
2007-03-19 04:47:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋