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Brakes squeaking

  • 22-05-2020 6:30am
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 481 ✭✭


    Hi folks , i recently changed out my front brake pads as they where constantly squeaking.
    The squeak has reduced a lot but there seems to be still some squeaking and only goes away once i press brake pedal. Do i need to change out rotors also. i recently sprayed brake cleaner on them and it disappeared but came back soon after.

    I thought once they bedded this would go away but unfortunately it hasn't and hot days it seems way more noticeable.

    Thank you


Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,227 ✭✭✭Whocare


    Looks like it if you Grease and the usual spots on pads .but had a car that was squeaking after pads change but after few weeks it stopped


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,909 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    Do the pads slide freely in the brake hardware?
    Do the carrier sliders slide freely?
    Do the pistons retract freely and are they clean and non corroded?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    You might need to clean the calipers. Use a wire brush to remove any rust and contaminants.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 481 ✭✭dekbhoy


    ok , i will have another look , yes brakes are working as per normal . just a very annoying squeaking sound.

    Thank you guys for replies.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,909 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    Brakes will work fine regardless but the list of things to check are the things that make the squeak.
    The amount the brake pads retract is tiny, one small sticking point is all it will take to make them squeal as they contact the brake disc.
    It could be many things apart from these but the most common modes are the ones I have listed.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 481 ✭✭dekbhoy


    CJhaughey wrote: »
    Brakes will work fine regardless but the list of things to check are the things that make the squeak.
    The amount the brake pads retract is tiny, one small sticking point is all it will take to make them squeal as they contact the brake disc.
    It could be many things apart from these but the most common modes are the ones I have listed.

    So revisited them but took a little more time to cleaning and lubricating potential sticking areas and no noise . So thank yous again.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,425 ✭✭✭maestroamado


    This is unlikely your problem but i will say. What type of car?
    Some older cars have shims that fit between the calipers and the pads
    I have an old bmw and i have this problem.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,599 ✭✭✭newmember2




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