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BigRed · 10-18-2002, 12:53 PM

My front disc brakes started squeaking this morning when I would let off the brake and make right turns. Now, they're squeaking all the time when not applied. It's gotten progressively fast this morning. What would make them squeak when not even being applied? I'm going to try and fix them this weekend, but would like everyone's advice on what I should look for.

70sChevys · 10-19-2002, 05:01 PM

didja check the pads yet?

*Zkast* · 10-19-2002, 05:02 PM

Time for a brake service. By what you have described, the pad warning/indicator tabs are touching the rotor. When the pad is worn down far enough, these tabs come into contact with the rotor and squeal to let you know its time. They'll make noise in any number of combinations.. On brake, off brake, turning, going straight.

BigRed · 10-19-2002, 10:22 PM

Thanks for the replies. By time I got them, I had already replaced the pads. That fixed it. I just thought it was weird to get the noise when the brakes weren't applied.

Thanks again, Scott

10-18-2002, 12:53 PM	#1
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	Squeaky brakes, need advice My front disc brakes started squeaking this morning when I would let off the brake and make right turns. Now, they're squeaking all the time when not applied. It's gotten progressively fast this morning. What would make them squeak when not even being applied? I'm going to try and fix them this weekend, but would like everyone's advice on what I should look for. __________________ Scott Shelbourne

10-19-2002, 05:01 PM	#2
70sChevys Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 69	audible wear sensors do that.... didja check the pads yet? __________________ Kelly C. Hanna MMCC & Southern Bowties Club Hanna Woodworks Classic Chevy Country

10-19-2002, 10:22 PM	#4
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	Thanks Thanks for the replies. By time I got them, I had already replaced the pads. That fixed it. I just thought it was weird to get the noise when the brakes weren't applied. Thanks again, Scott __________________ Scott Shelbourne

10-19-2002, 05:02 PM	#3
Zkast Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 929	Time for a brake service. By what you have described, the pad warning/indicator tabs are touching the rotor. When the pad is worn down far enough, these tabs come into contact with the rotor and squeal to let you know its time. They'll make noise in any number of combinations.. On brake, off brake, turning, going straight.



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