Brakes question - Installation & Do I need to replace th
#1
Brakes question - Installation & Do I need to replace th
My tC has 34000 miles on it... my brakes keep making the loud squeeking sound. I called the service dept @ scion and of course they said, "you need to replace them". But when I look at the pads on the 2 front brakes, they look like theyve still got another 50%. My questions are:
1) Whats up with the squeeking?
2) Do I really need to replace them @ 34000 miles w/ moderate driving?
3) Does anyone know how to install them (if I do need to replace them) because I trust my own work, rather than the service people...?
Thank you!
1) Whats up with the squeeking?
2) Do I really need to replace them @ 34000 miles w/ moderate driving?
3) Does anyone know how to install them (if I do need to replace them) because I trust my own work, rather than the service people...?
Thank you!
#2
34k miles? of course they need to be replaced, im surprised you got as far as you did.
The brake pad installation can be found here:
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...ke+pad+install
good luck
The brake pad installation can be found here:
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...ke+pad+install
good luck
#3
Really? I am at 33k and no noise, and they work decently.
I drive pretty hard on backroads and brake pretty good, however most of my miles are highway, and backroads, not much city driving.
I would upgrade the brake pads to green stuff, cause the pads we have....I dont trust them to much...lol
I will be doing this change soon.
I drive pretty hard on backroads and brake pretty good, however most of my miles are highway, and backroads, not much city driving.
I would upgrade the brake pads to green stuff, cause the pads we have....I dont trust them to much...lol
I will be doing this change soon.
#5
Re: Brakes question - Installation & Do I need to replac
Originally Posted by SpdLmtNA
3) Does anyone know how to install them (if I do need to replace them) because I trust my own work, rather than the service people...?
Thank you!
Thank you!
#7
Originally Posted by SpdLmtNA
Kinda disappointed in some people on here... anyways, I went to the dealership, and they said I "unbelieveably" have another 20,000 miles on the brakes
Compare it to a stock pad they probably will look alot thinner - I replaced mine (only the front rear were at 80% still @ about 32,000 miles when I last checked the pads).
You may have quite a bit of mileage left on the brakes but it is a good idea to replace them I don't know if a thinner pad with less mass is less effective for not maybe someone has a word on what brakes @ 20ish % hazards can be.
When I changed my fronts I had to get on the brakes a few times to set them it felt like a little vibration in the front but ones I seated them it was back to normal.
#8
most brake squealing is do to dirt on the pads or glazing. when you need to replace the pads the metal indicator that rubs the rotor will make an unmistakable noise. it will sound like metal on metal and it will be LOUD. you don't need to replace pads until this happens. you can if you want cause the brakes won't feel the same but its not really necissary.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
TheTripleC
PPC: Vehicles
1
01-04-2015 06:46 PM
TheRedBox
Scion xA/xB 1st-Gen Drivetrain & Power
31
12-02-2003 04:53 PM
randode
Scion xA/xB 1st-Gen Suspension & Handling
52
11-23-2003 05:21 PM