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Yarrgh. Something is squeaking, and I don't know what.
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2006 5:07 am
by YarPirate
When I drive a good distance (10+ miles) in my 93 Sedan at above 60 mph, then slow down to 20-30 mph (example, going from long stretch of highway to city), something starts squeaking on my car. It doesn't occur when I press on the brake, only when the brake is disengaged. Pressing on the brake actually quiets the sound (both the e-brake and the regular brakes). I checked to see if the warning tabs were at the point where they would be the cause, but my pads weren't worn to that point. Any suggestions?
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2006 8:04 pm
by professor
Mine did the same from the right rear when I got it, pads were only half worn. The noise would stop the instant I touched the brakes. I did a complete brake job and the noise went away
It must have been something embedded into the pads, or just crappy pads vibrating and singing
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2006 8:10 pm
by BAC5.2
I bet it's pad vibration. Happened before I did the brakes on the Legacy. Now it squeals from aggressive pads.
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2006 10:58 pm
by YarPirate
So just get new brake pads?
Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 6:22 pm
by professor
yes new pads and coat liberally on the backs of the pads or shims with the blue or red anti-squeal goo.
also check the condition of the rotors while you're at it, and grease the slider pins with lithium grease, and bleed calipers as well. It might have been a while since someone did maintenance so best to let out a lot of fluid until clean