New brakes and powdercoated calipers.
Squeking brake
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Burning Brakes
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From: Roseville CA
The wear indicators look like they are about 1/16 inch from the rotors.
I will probably take the car to Carmax since its still under the 30 day warranty. I'll ask them to replace the pads since they're nearly worn out.
Instructor
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Let me know if u want my old pads, they only have 4k on them and they are yours if u want them,i will not use them again and i'll even pay to ship them out to u.....let me know...joey
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Burning Brakes
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From: Roseville CA
Thanks! If CarMax won't replace them then I will probably take you up on that offer (except I'll pay postage). I'm taking the car in for service on Wednesday.
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hmmmm... changed to ceramics, no squeak, squall nothing.. Had the dealer flush and refill the brake system, squeak and squall.. Used the hard breaking method to no avail.. time for a GS I guess 
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Burning Brakes
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From: Roseville CA
Carmax's attempt
Took the car to Carmax (where I bought it) today so they could fix the squeaking brakes.
5 hours later they called and said they cleaned and lubricated them and said that stopped the squeak.
On the way home from Carmax, after about the 3rd stop, the squeak came back louder than before!
Has anyone here tried 'Permatex Disc Brake Quiet'? Its either that or I'll get ceramic pads.
5 hours later they called and said they cleaned and lubricated them and said that stopped the squeak.
On the way home from Carmax, after about the 3rd stop, the squeak came back louder than before!
Has anyone here tried 'Permatex Disc Brake Quiet'? Its either that or I'll get ceramic pads.
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Took the car to Carmax (where I bought it) today so they could fix the squeaking brakes.
5 hours later they called and said they cleaned and lubricated them and said that stopped the squeak.
On the way home from Carmax, after about the 3rd stop, the squeak came back louder than before!
Has anyone here tried 'Permatex Disc Brake Quiet'? Its either that or I'll get ceramic pads.
5 hours later they called and said they cleaned and lubricated them and said that stopped the squeak.
On the way home from Carmax, after about the 3rd stop, the squeak came back louder than before!
Has anyone here tried 'Permatex Disc Brake Quiet'? Its either that or I'll get ceramic pads.
Last edited by bogosortzomg; Jan 14, 2010 at 01:55 AM.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Roseville CA
Sure glad I didn't opt for the 'Carmax extended warranty'.
The only thing of value was that they measured the thickness of all 4 brake pads.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Roseville CA
Update
I bought some ceramic pads from partstaxi.com. Price was about 1/2 what the local dealers wanted and they shipped super fast.
I put the ceramic pads on today and no more squeaks.
And I am very dissatisfied with Carmax's '30 day warranty' and their service department. Taking the car there was a waste of time.
I put the ceramic pads on today and no more squeaks.
And I am very dissatisfied with Carmax's '30 day warranty' and their service department. Taking the car there was a waste of time.
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I bought some ceramic pads from partstaxi.com. Price was about 1/2 what the local dealers wanted and they shipped super fast.
I put the ceramic pads on today and no more squeaks.
And I am very dissatisfied with Carmax's '30 day warranty' and their service department. Taking the car there was a waste of time.
I put the ceramic pads on today and no more squeaks.
And I am very dissatisfied with Carmax's '30 day warranty' and their service department. Taking the car there was a waste of time.
Thanks again, I'm glad they took care of your issue.
Kevin
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From: Pearland TX
same here...did the bedding process and still squeal. i bought some backing to add that is suppose to eliminate the squeal...will get back to you.
Burning Brakes
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From: Plymouth MI
Let's hear some opinions on the disc brake quiet cure!
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Burning Brakes
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From: Roseville CA
Squeaking is back with a vengeance
On 1/30 I switched from metallic to ceramic (as posted above). Now 5 weeks later the squeaking is back!
At first the brakes squeaked during backwards stops. And now they squeak on forward stops too -- just like they did with the metallic pads.
I think the noise is from the same wheel when I had the metallic pads. I'm wondering if I have a bad brake rotor?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Long Island New York
anyone ever use this stuff?
o Your Car Brakes Squeal?
Brake squealing can be stopped once you spray Squeal Medic on your brake rotors and drums. If you just got new brakes on your automobile and they are making noise when you stop your car, Squeal Medic is the solution your looking for.
At only $13.95 a can, this is the most cost effective and simplest way to prevent and stop brakes that squeal and make noise when stopping your car.
If your a brake shop and have customers complain about squealing brakes or noisey brakes after installation, Squeal Medic can solve your problems.
Directions: for professional use only!
1. Shake can well before using.
2. Use on a clean system.
3. Before assembling the unit, spray a light coat (2 seconds) directly onto
the rotor or drum surface. Use sparingly. Then assemble unit.
4. After assembling the unit, drive the vehicle appliying the brakes 5 to 8
times while driving at low speed.
o Your Car Brakes Squeal?
Brake squealing can be stopped once you spray Squeal Medic on your brake rotors and drums. If you just got new brakes on your automobile and they are making noise when you stop your car, Squeal Medic is the solution your looking for.
At only $13.95 a can, this is the most cost effective and simplest way to prevent and stop brakes that squeal and make noise when stopping your car.
If your a brake shop and have customers complain about squealing brakes or noisey brakes after installation, Squeal Medic can solve your problems.
Directions: for professional use only!
1. Shake can well before using.
2. Use on a clean system.
3. Before assembling the unit, spray a light coat (2 seconds) directly onto
the rotor or drum surface. Use sparingly. Then assemble unit.
4. After assembling the unit, drive the vehicle appliying the brakes 5 to 8
times while driving at low speed.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Roseville CA
When I swapped to ceramic pads, I used 'Permatex Disc Brake Quiet'. It goes on the back (metal side) of the pads, not the rotor. It didn't solve the problem for me.
So now I'm going to try some new stuff named 'CRC Disc Brake Quiet'. It's a light red paste that comes in a squeeze bottle. Bought it at AutoZone. We will see if it works.
Intermediate
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Noisy Brakes
I've read everything from just live with it to keep changing brakes until one works best. On my 2010 Base Coupe, I just had my brakes replaced with new Hawk ceramic and the noise went away for a few weeks, then came back. Took the car back to the shop and had them to check the brakes again. The rotors are fine, they said it was the brake clip. That lasted every bit of 3 hours and the noise was back again. 
I'm just annoyed because I am not sure what to do at this point. I only hear the squeal on the left rear tire so maybe its something more specific. Need a solution!! 
I'm just annoyed because I am not sure what to do at this point. I only hear the squeal on the left rear tire so maybe its something more specific. Need a solution!!
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From: Tonawanda New York
I've been hearing my brake squeaking on the 2008 that I've had for 11 days. Its got 29.5K miles and its still under its 30 day warranty from Carmax and the 3 year/36K mile GM warranty..
I think the noise is coming from the right rear disc brake (which has drilled rotors). Is this something I can easily fix, or would it be covered by the factory warranty?
Thanks.
I think the noise is coming from the right rear disc brake (which has drilled rotors). Is this something I can easily fix, or would it be covered by the factory warranty?
Thanks.
Instructor
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I am currently a service advisor for a VW dealer and have customers who complain of the same thing. My Z51 has done it and my old Yukon did it. If you tend to brake lightly most of the time the brake dust that is produced creates a glazing on the pads and rotors. When you start getting the squealing, just use a little more pedal pressure for the next few stops and the noise will go away. Customers have a hard time accepting this until I take them out and show them. Works every time when there is plenty of pad material left.
Burning Brakes
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From: Shelbyville Kentucky
20+ thousand miles it could be time for new pads. Depending on how hard you or the previous owner is on brakes.
I just bough an 07 which had 38k on it. One brake started squeaking. I got around to checking it....
Yep sure enough the squeak is most likely the wear indicator. I will be putting new pads on it in the next few weeks.
I just bough an 07 which had 38k on it. One brake started squeaking. I got around to checking it....
Yep sure enough the squeak is most likely the wear indicator. I will be putting new pads on it in the next few weeks.
