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I have a 1999 Ford ka - it has had brake pads and discs replaced because I was getting a slight squealing noise. Now when I am driving the car squeals intermittently, sometimes getting louder and louder, but when I press down hard on the brakes appears to go away. Can't see a pattern which triggers squealing noise. Not too sure if it is still a problem with the brakes or if something else has gone wrong.
Same problem with 1996 Toyota RAV4. After car warms up, I get a steady high squeal (similar to the sound when stepping on the brakes) from rear passenger side. Only way to get rid of it is to tap the brakes, but then immediately comes back while driving. Seems to be getting more and more steady.Same problem with 1996 Toyota RAV4. After car warms up, I get a steady high squeal (similar to the sound when stepping on the brakes) from rear passenger side. Only way to get rid of it is to tap the brakes, but then immediately comes back while driving. Seems to be getting more and more steady.
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Hi, your problem is your brake caliper it could be its not coming on properly to lock on to the disc . When they don't lock on like they should you will get a squealing also on some disc brakes you get anti squeal shims fitted. With some lower quality brake pads you may get squealing. I don't know what kind is fitted on your motor brake pads but its worth another look . The worst outlook is the brake pads are worn right down and you are grinding metal to metal ie disc to pad without anything in between.Should get it looked at.
Squealing from brakes when applied (and sometimes even when not) is a common issue with many vehicles. There are a number of reasons for it, most often it is the brake shoes/pads themselves. Most manufacturers today install ceramic brake pads as OEM parts, but due to their cost, most drivers opt for semi-metallic pads when replacing them. Most manufacturers recommend anti-squeal shims and/or compound be applied to brake pads for disc systems, but they are often ignored and not installed. Older, sticky calipers can also cause poor release of brake pads, resulting in drag and noise. Lastly, worn, warped, and thin rotors can add to noise issues. Having well serviced, quality brake parts and using proper installation techniques will usually remedy brake noise issues. Just as a side note, residual dirt and grease from the installation itself can cause noisy brakes for a few days/weeks after first install until it is worn off and the pads break in. If you have issue beyond the first two weeks, and you have had them installed professionally, take it back and have them verify that the pads were installed properly.
Most new cars come with ceramic disc brake pads to reduce noise. Aftermarket brake pads, depending upon materials in them, can be prone to squealing. Some pads come with adhesive shims that are designed to absorb vibration and reduce or stop squeal. There is also a compound you can but to put on the back of the pads to do the same thing when you install. Sometimes the noise will go away once the pads have had a chance to settle in .Some are just ornery and won't shut up.
The brake lining's have worn away, the squealing was metal to metal (worn pad against metal disc) The worn pad will have damaged the brake disc. Very dangerous. You will now have to have new brake pads and discs fitted to BOTH front wheels to put it right. Good luck
inferior pads or improperly installed. it could be that they just need to conform to the disc and the sound will go away, but you should find out that everything else is ok. if you got one of those brake jobs with a lifetime warranty, then its definitely because of the pad material.
well most disc brake pads have a wear indicator makes a slight squealing all the time but the only real way is to take the wheel off yourself of you feel comfortable doing so and visually inspect the pads to see the thickness of them.
That sounds like the wear indicators are causing the squealing. They are a small piece of metal attatched to the brake pad, that when the pads wear down to a certain point, they began to touch the rotor when the brakes are applied and make a squealing noise to let you know you should check/replace your brake pads.
Same problem with 1996 Toyota RAV4. After car warms up, I get a steady high squeal (similar to the sound when stepping on the brakes) from rear passenger side. Only way to get rid of it is to tap the brakes, but then immediately comes back while driving. Seems to be getting more and more steady.
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