my brakes are squeky, what are some possabile causes/fixs?

Question

my brakes are squeky but only at slow speeds and at like traffic jams, stoping then going. what can i do to fix this and what could be causing this?

Answer 1

The pads are wearing down...replace them before they are gone and it gets to metal on metal. That can damage the rotor and be much more costly.

Answer 2

Ahh, squeaky brakes. That sounds like a sign that your brake pads are gone, and metal is rubbing against the discs.
You can check brake pads by jacking your car up in the air and removing the wheels. If thats not it, i don't know, unless you own a car with carbon or ceramic discs, porsches especially. They are notorious for squeaky brakes when you drive easy on them. The squeak is caused by a hard outer layer forming over the pad when there is light use of it. To fix it, take your car up to, say, 80 or 90 mph and do several repeated panic stops.

Answer 3

brakes can squeek for many reasons. All Brake pads have wear indicators on them, which are basically little metal pieces that purposely scrape and "squeel" on the brake rotor when they are worn down. It's a reminder to have your brakes checked and replaced if they are worn down to the indicators. Other causes can be dirty brakes, such as brake dust build up, small rocks or gravel getting in between the pad and rotor surface, causing the noise. Even new brake pads sometimes even squeek a little, especially ceramic pads. I would take your vehicle to a local reputable service station or dealership and have them check your brakes to see if they need to be replaced. Depending upon your driving conditions and braking habits, brakes should last you anywhere from 30,000 miles to 60,000 miles. If your pads need to be replaced and rotors turned, the cost should be between $120 and $150 depending upon your vehicle make and model.

Answer 4

You can clean up the caliper surfaces where the pads slide back and forth. A little lubrication on these surfaces will also help. DON'T overdo the lube. You can install anti-squeal shims behind your brake pads. You can deglaze your rotors with emery cloth. You can resurface your rotors. There are products that you can soak the brake pads with that work very well for noisy brakes. Finally, you can replace the pads with expensive ceramic ones that are supposed to be noiseless. Save your money.

Answer 5

You need to go to a auto shop. Try a place like "Just Brakes" or "Brakes Plus". They know what they are doing for simple jobs (like brakes) and will not rip you off like some smaller shops. Sounds like your pads are worn. If put off they will go on to warp your rotars and/or drums. That will cost you about $200 or so more, so just go get it done. Takes about 45min to an hour for pads and costs around $100. Good luck and hope I was a help.

Answer 6

there are some good answers already. I suggest that you take the car in for a brake inspection and then they can tell you exactly what the problem is. It could be minor, but if you let it go, it could get really expensive. So get it looked at soon. good luck.

Answer 7

alot of the times the problem is that u need new front brakes, the manuf. installs a warning devise, high pitch squeek in front. the pads in the front r about ready to cause more damage to the rotors if this is the case, have them checked or pull the front wheels and check the pads...

Answer 8

it could be it might need the brakes replaced.

Answer 9

breakes or roaters