I had my brakes done on all 4 wheels about a month ago...My brakes are squeaking alot....more now than before I had brought the car in...since I don't know alot about cars, what do I ask and tell the garage when I take it back in?
2007-07-19 10:57:41 · 7 answers · asked by JVL 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Your brakes should not squeak . If they do , then you have a problem of some sort . There is a silicone compound that should have been applied to the back of the pad when it was installed . This compound is used to stop brake noise . You may also have needed to have the rotors turned to make the surface flat again . Since they are new , it shouldn't be the case , but if you get brake pads extremely hot they get harder . They will then be more likely to have the brake material to crumble . Definitely take it back to where you had the work done . Asking the right questions sometimes will make a world of difference . Be sure to ask if the rotors were turned and if the compound was applied to the back of the pads .
2007-07-19 11:20:04 · answer #1 · answered by Mopar Man 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the new brake material is harder than the old stuff. most people get conned into buying the new "lifetime" brake pads which are even worse. They squeek because they are harder. The lifetime brakes are even harder and squeek more. I avoid the lifetime pads because of that, and because they wear your brake drums or rotors out much faster being so hard. So, yes, I'd ask the garage to check em because they are squeeking. That way, if their is a problem, they will catch it before it does more damage. But be prepared for them to tell you it's normal.
2007-07-19 11:04:48 · answer #2 · answered by randy 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
When they replaced the pads they probably forgot to bleed the brakes.
The bleeding process, done properly, removes air bubbles from the hydraulic system, resulting in firmer brake pedal feel and more linear, responsive braking performance. Too much air in the system can be dangerous and result in the pedal sinking all the way to the floor and squeaky or non-responsive brakes.
2007-07-19 11:05:34 · answer #3 · answered by Cherry Darling 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They probably just replaced the pads without applying brake pad grease. When the piston makes its way to the pad, it causes vibrations that result in the squeaky brakes. Take it back and tell them to do it right this time. Also, a retainer clip might be missing, causing the pad(s) to shift.
2007-07-19 11:05:30 · answer #4 · answered by AssBandit 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Exactly that. That the brakes are squeaking more now than when you brought it in for the fix.
2007-07-19 11:03:05 · answer #5 · answered by Fordman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the after market brake pads are made of a harder compoud than the factory ones. The reason is so they will last longer . the off side of this is that when dust gets between the rotors and pads they squeek.
2007-07-19 11:10:05 · answer #6 · answered by Rusty 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Spray WD40 on them
2007-07-19 11:06:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋