It squeals once I get up to 20mph+ but when I start to brake the sound goes away. A couple of weeks ago it would happen for a few seconds but now it's constant. What do you think it is and how much am I going to spend?
2007-10-07 14:17:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I just changed my brake pads last year too.
2007-10-08 00:35:25 · update #1
Well it could be a loose belt or it could be the brakes need changed or even low power steering fluid and possible bad pump. Make sure car is off and check the tightness of belts also check the fluid level of your power steering if none of these are the problem it may be the brakes
2007-10-07 14:22:19 · answer #1 · answered by ja man 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You did not have the brakes inspected two weeks ago! Brake pads have metal squeelers that warn you your pads have worn out. Some people ignore the squeelers they break off and soon your grinding metal to metal which could cause a brake system nightmare. Quick take it to some one who services that make a lot and is going to give you a written estimate in advance and not go over ther estimate unless you give approval for additional hidden dammaged parts and just to be safe have them save the old parts for your or your mechanic to see. Brake only shops tend to sell lot's of extra work where as the dealership will most times do more of that model brake work and stock the parts necessary. I bet you have about 36,000 miles and never changed any brake parts.
2007-10-07 14:28:03 · answer #2 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely you're hearing the wear sensors on your brake pads. They're metallic prongs that scrape against the rotor when the pad wears to a replacment level.
Have your brakes checked by a professional shop (NOT one of those rip off national brake chains). Remember, there's no such thing as a $79 brake job.
Rick
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2007-10-07 14:22:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its obtainable there's a fault in alternator giving mechanical resistance whilst further electric plenty are placed on the vehicle. This resistance to turning would make the belt squeal on the pulley. Thats if a miles low priced belt wasnt positioned on. some fail rapid.
2016-10-21 09:43:23 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to agree with "ricknm"s answer, but although rare, it could also be dry constant velocity or universal joints, but then you should or might here a clicking sound.
Cost of repair depends on the local wage rate and varies greatly with location. Remember, cheap is not always best.
2007-10-07 14:28:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mick the squeeking is caused by your brakes being close to being worn out.Have your brakes serviced ASAP GOOD LUCK
2007-10-07 14:25:28 · answer #6 · answered by lwr735 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either the bakes are dragging and or the shoes/pads need replacement.
2007-10-07 14:24:47 · answer #7 · answered by teamepler@verizon.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋