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Old Oct 23, 2019 | 10:42 AM
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Hi, when I push in the brake pedal it sounds like a creaky wooden floor. I have plenty of brake pad left and the brake fluid is a little over halfway between min and max. What could be causing this issue?
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Old Oct 24, 2019 | 07:12 AM
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Noise come from the wheels or from inside the car?
From the wheels I would suspect glazed brake pads.
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Originally Posted by Clyde_84_c4
Noise come from the wheels or from inside the car?
From the wheels I would suspect glazed brake pads.
I believe it is coming from the rear wheels. Occasionally my brake lights will also get stuck and sometimes I have to pull the exterior lights fuse.
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Old Oct 25, 2019 | 04:04 PM
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Check your brakes hoses, if rubber they may be getting too soft. Might be air in the brakes lines, maybe time to flush the brake fluid. What color is the fluid?
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