need brake help!!
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Webb City Missouri
need brake help!!
the is a squealing/squeakin somtimes just cruising down the road and when i lightly push the brake pedal(not even enough to start slowing the car down)..any one ever had this problem!! HELP it is getting annoying!! have replaced rear pads and i believe the front pads are good..
Last edited by c5vette_dallas; May 8, 2006 at 08:09 PM.
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Are you sure it isn't the pad wear sensors? If the pads need to be replaced they squeal when your foot isn't on the brake. They are located on the trailing edge of the inboard pad at each wheel. They usually do not make any noise until there is 2/32" or less of pad material at that point but could be bent in.
Bill
Bill
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From: Murphy TX
And this is a problem?
Honestly, if it's just a light press (enough to put pads against the rotors but not much pressure) it is not atypical for some noise. If it goes away as you put more pressure then don't sweat it.
Honestly, if it's just a light press (enough to put pads against the rotors but not much pressure) it is not atypical for some noise. If it goes away as you put more pressure then don't sweat it.
