MonteCarloChick Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 I have a pretty loud rhythmic squeaking as I roll out of a stop or slow to a stop. The squeaking goes away 90% of the time when the brakes are applied. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManicMechanic Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 Get rid of the mouse. Sounds like brakes to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCarloChick Posted May 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 I just did all of the brakes in the fall (not with crap) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphagtp Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 maybe the rotors?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManicMechanic Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 Perhaps you didn't install the anti-squeak shims? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCarloChick Posted May 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 bah.. I was hoping it wasn't the brakes. I'll look when it's not raining out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990lumina Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 They probably aren'y worn out - just nee some anti squal compund applied to the back of the pads or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 that and check that the wear sensors aren't bent out of whack and touching the rotor. They should only touch when the pads are close to gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleeingpepper Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 I have this exact problem! But I know my brakes are good too. It's really embarrassing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam'ron Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 according to some i traded my 03 monte off because of this.... sounds alot like the noise i had on my 03 is it happening with really light brake pressure nichole? and goes away when you're actually trying to stop the car ? the brakes on my 03 were new as well, but i did have some weird~ish wear marks on my rotors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCarloChick Posted May 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 according to some i traded my 03 monte off because of this.... sounds alot like the noise i had on my 03 is it happening with really light brake pressure nichole? and goes away when you're actually trying to stop the car ? the brakes on my 03 were new as well, but i did have some weird~ish wear marks on my rotors. Yep It's been raining and about 40* outside so I have been able to get any lube back there. It is embarrassing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam'ron Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 no kidding i had the brakes done on my old 03 and within a couple months they were squealing, wasn't happy with them at all, i think that had i not traded the car off for the 04 i would have been replacing the brakes all over again. with the rust on the rotors and the squealing i don't think i would have tried to make sure they were shimmed properly and lubed i would have just done another 4 wheel brake job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCarloChick Posted May 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 The funny thing is, is that I got the more expensive Bendix brakes all around instead of the Advance Auto cheapos and these make a horrible squealing sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam'ron Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 same here, ceramic pads and higher than the bottom rotors on mine, i forget the brands but that damn brake job cost me $600 in parts alone... at least i got the mechanic's my uncle labor discount Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairdo12 Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 Valuecraft FTW - over 4 years of service on the fronts with no problems at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 If the pads are okay, you may just need to apply an anti-squeal coating on the back of the pads (AKA brake grease) also anywhere the pads touch the caliper or bracket. Might be a good time to clean and grease up the slider pins along with checking any anti-rattle clips for damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCarloChick Posted May 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 Yeah.. if it would just get warmer and drier outside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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