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Old Apr 26, 2010 | 10:20 PM
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Got my brakes done about 2 months ago and im getting a squeeking sound from both front brakes. I checked the pads they still look brand new. and my rotors were grinded down when the pads were changed. anyone know wut this could be...maybe crystalizATION ON THE PADS?
Old Apr 26, 2010 | 11:27 PM
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Probably don't have the break disk quieter on the pads. Alot of pads will squeak without it.
Old Apr 27, 2010 | 12:56 AM
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wuts the break disc quieter?
Old Apr 27, 2010 | 04:14 AM
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are they ceramic pads?
Old Apr 27, 2010 | 04:19 AM
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did you get them put in backwards?! lol
Old Apr 27, 2010 | 04:40 AM
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Did you do the Proper "bedding" of the pads after install????
Old Apr 27, 2010 | 04:51 AM
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Maybe the brake grease wasn't put on the anti-squeal shims. I know my passenger side pad squeals really loud but it's only when the pads are cold. New OEM brake pads too.
Old Apr 27, 2010 | 04:55 AM
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Does it rain often?
Old Apr 28, 2010 | 11:41 AM
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yeah they are oem replacements. it was done by a brake shop but it wasnt sqeeking for the first month. i did not see them bedding the pads. the direction of the pads are fine. as for the grease i didnt see them put it so im just gonna have to check it myself.

Also i have been running the same brake fluid since i bought the car in 05'. I have 84,000 miles on the car should i do a full flush of the brake system?
Old Apr 28, 2010 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by TeeCizzle
Did you do the Proper "bedding" of the pads after install????

x2 if you didnt bed the brake pads properly (a proper brake break in proceedure ) the pads r likely glazed or crystalized as u refered to it
Old Apr 29, 2010 | 08:47 AM
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try spraying it down with brake quiet cans from wal-mart. its worth a try.

also get ceramic pads next time... or at least good ones.
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