I had my brakes done on my 2004 Honda Accord,why do they still make noise?I had the brake pads and rotors done

Question

The brakes still made noise,then they told me the calipers needed to be changed.They still make alittle noise.The only way I can describe the noise is the sound you make if you run your finger across a plate and a little squealing.I think Midas[car shop] is trying to rip me off.

Answer 1

Go back to the manager and demand your money back for the calipers. You did not need calipers.

Brakes squeak because the pad is moving in the caliper very fast causing metal against metal to squeak. They should have put anti-seize on the back of the pands and on the ends where they mount in the calipers. Honda also has a thin metal plate that fits on the back of the pad, called a shim, specificly designed to reduce the squeaking noise. When they installed the new pads they probably through away the shims because they don't know any better. They should fix the noise for free or give you your money back for the brake job. Ask them for your calipers back too, if they still have them. If they refuse to fix your car, ask for the Midas corp. customer service number and complain to corporate and contact the local Bureau of Automotive Repair(BAR) and file a complaint with them. Auto shops don't like the BAR on their back. Midas has a satisfaction guarantee I think.

Lastly, take your car to a good Honda shop(AAA approved) or the dealer, in the future. Always have only Honda parts installed, especially brakes. On the work order, check the box that says, "Save Old Parts." This way if you have any question, you can show the old parts to the Dealer and they may be able to tell if they are bad(depending on the part).

And last but not least, you can sue in small claims court and you will almost always win(99%). Auto shops, even the Honda Dealer, almost always loose because them know better than to cheat the customer and the court sides with the customer.

Let me know if you have any other questions. I accept "Answeres" e-mail.

Good luck

Answer 2

Do not oil the brake pads! (the person who posted this does not understand how brakes work)

I would go back to Midas and have them repair the brakes again. I believe they tricked you into getting new calipers. A 2004 Honda Accord should not need new calipers, unless they were damaged in an accident or something hit them.

The squealing noise may be from the type of brake pad they used. If they used a low price pad without a taper on the front face, then you may get a squeak. Also, the brake compound could cause squeaking. Either way, I would demand a repair at no charge and while you're there, ask them for the old calipers back. Take them to a good local mechanic and ask them if they have gone bad. If not, I would contact the manager at Midas and demand a refund for the calipers. Then make sure all your friends know what happened, so they can avoid being cheated.

Good luck!

Greg

Answer 3

My experience is only of an owner and not as a car mechanic. When I change my own brakes, if I see any uneven wear then I look at my rotors. I have a setup where I can use a dial caliper to see if my rotors are turning true or not. Also, when you apply your breaks, if you feel a slipping or a chirping, your brakes may be improperly seated or your rotors may have a glaze from long term wear. On my Chevy Silverado, I replace my rotors altogether instead of having them turned. My reasons follow: 1. Having a larger vehicle, I want the thicker rotor to dissipate the heat after each braking. 2. Thinner rotors when used for a lot of braking as in city driving may warp. 3. It only cost me an extra $20 for my particular rotor new as compared to having them turned. I will take my rotors off myself when I have had them turned in the past, which lowers the cost at the tire shop for me. What I found out was the brakes wore unevenly so when they turned them, they did not do as good a job as they should have. Now I could use another shop, but since I stated new ones are close enough to the cost of getting them turned, I go with new. An extra $40 a year is worth it to me.

Answer 4

What a bunch of bad answers. I guess you are confused. If calipers are "bad" they will leak brake fluid or cause uneven wear which would be detected during the pad replacement. Did they resurface (turn) your rotors ? This is standard maintenance when changing pads. If your brakes are noisy you had a "mekanik" who didn't know his trade. Quite common at Midas. There are no excuses for noisy brakes after replacement. None of this 'better" pads stuff. Cheap pads wear faster but should not be noisy. The answer is improper lubrication of the metel to metal parts of the brake assembly. Noisy brakes are caused by vibration not pads. Take it back and demand a solution. Then stay away from midas. They pay their "mekaniks" commission. the more they sell you the more they make. Find a small shop, owner operated, andgive them a try. Stay away from dealers and the midas variety.

Answer 5

Your biggest mistake was Midas. But first off you shouldn't need new calipers unless you've had damage done to the vehicle. But it depends how loud and how long the sound is your hearing. an occasional squeak from disc brakes is natural. But I'm sure is more then this other wise you wouldn't be on here asking such a question. Take it back to Midas and tell them it needs to be fix and no its not the calipers! Certain parts need to be cleaned lubed and anti squeak applied. The brake pad sliding surfaces need to be cleaned, caliper pin bolts need to be re lubed and anti squeak applied to the back of the pads. Its possible for the anti rattle clips to of been damaged which can cause your sound. WOW its amazing how Midas tries to rip people off. I know more then the Midas guys and Ive learned my ways in my parents driveway. I now do brake jobs at the tire shop i work at. Oh its not the brake pads that are squealing. Yes there is many different kinds of pads with different compounds but they are not going to squeak constantly. some will squeak more then others but it shouldn't be very noticeable. Somebody at Midas screwed up. plain and simple.

Answer 6

Honda Accord Brake Caliper

Answer 7

Disc brakes squeal, a little or a lot depending on things like what type of pads they used, how humid it is, how hot it is outside, etc. If they used "semi-metallic" pads, these unfortunately tend to be noisy, although they work fine and will give good stopping performance. The best pads for noise reduction are the ceramic technology pads.

If the car is stopping well, without any shudder or pulsation in the brake pedal, it's most likely working correctly. I'd take it back if you notice any pull to the left or right while braking, or if the rotors seem warped (evidenced by pulsations in the brake pedal).

Answer 8

New brakes sometimes wear a little before they dont make noise. They should have put some noise reduction stuff on yuor new pads but not all shops use it for some negative reasons. It should go away shortly.

Answer 9

the chances are they put on an inexpensive pad. that means that the pad is a rather hard composite material and this will give you squealing noises. you can take it back to them a few times for the problem and complain. on the third or fourth visit tell them you want different pads put on the car. Honda pads are first on the list. next would be a ceramic pad, and after that would be beck arnley pads. i wish you the best!

Answer 10

Take it back to them and ask them to oil it a little bit. They should do this and not charge you at all.