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Is it time for new brakes??

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Old 07-07-2004, 03:39 PM
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Is it time for new brakes??

There is a squealing noise sometimes when I drive around and it sounds like it is coming from the brakes. Once I apply the brakes it goes away. This means I need new brakes right??
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Old 07-07-2004, 04:19 PM
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Check them before you replace them. The noise should get worse when you apply the brakes over time.
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Old 07-07-2004, 04:42 PM
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Check the drums and shoes.
Mine had some really cheap pads on it when I bought it and it never did squeel. I just felt it grinding all of a sudden and when I got him I had huge scores in the rotor
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Old 07-07-2004, 06:11 PM
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same thing was happening to my car, there is this sqeaking device located on the front left brakes that starts sqeaking horribly when your brake pads get too thin. i checked my pads and they were still pretty good so i just bent out the sqeaker a little and the noise went away. jack up your front left end and take off the tire. the sqeaker is located on the bottom part of the caliper. a flathead screwdriver used with caution should bend it out enough to stop the noise but understand you need to replace the pads soon.
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Old 07-08-2004, 12:45 PM
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Alright thanx guys, I'll check them out soon.
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