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GM-power · 01-17-2013, 06:47 PM

I don't know what is with me and brakes lately, but my disk brakes(pretty sure) are making this odd sound kinda like wwwwmmmmmmm wwwwwmmmmm( haha im not crazy). This only happens around 10-18 mph follows by the disk letting a squeak out. Brakes feel normal, stops great. Now this happens when I ease onto the pedal, but if I quickly apply force its doesn't make that sound, but does squeak. Replaced my squeaky worms belts the other night now the brakes are driving me insane. Ideas? Thanks in advance yall.
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**LEEVON** · 01-17-2013, 10:50 PM

Gotta look at them, no way around it. Of course you could check the lug nuts first without any headache but that's about it.

When I got my latest truck a couple of months ago, I spied new front brake lines and it stopped like a brand new truck. I never had a reason to look at the brakes until I needed to measure the rotors for drop spindles. To my surprise both rotors and pads are aweful. Still stops on a dime.

motornut · 01-17-2013, 11:29 PM

i just did my car and the "squeelers" were rusted off
how your pads

GM-power · 01-18-2013, 09:30 AM

Im not sure how the pads are. I will look into it. It just seems odd that is started making noise out of the blue and not gradually.
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silvereagle07 · 01-18-2013, 10:43 AM

I've had that noise before. The dust caps were distorted and allowed water to get in. It washed the grease out ant rusted the bearings over time. But the noise was consistent. Just pull the wheels and take look. Probably won't be hard to find.
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motornut · 01-18-2013, 10:47 AM

if the backs wear ,get outa wack , it can suddenly make the fronts work more
may notice more dipping
the wear indicator is a small bit of hard steel,rubs the rotor when it wears out
or may rub rust and make anoying noise?

GM-power · 01-18-2013, 02:19 PM

It was iced and a little wet Wednesday night. Pads may be worn I can't work on it till Sunday or Monday so till then ill just see what happens lol.
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**LEEVON** · 01-18-2013, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GM-power

It was iced and a little wet Wednesday night. Pads may be worn I can't work on it till Sunday or Monday so till then ill just see what happens lol.
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Ice build up maybe?

GM-power · 01-18-2013, 08:33 PM

I doubt it there wasn't alot. Im just puzzled at this point.
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01-17-2013, 06:47 PM	#1
GM-power Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 770	Front disks acting weird. I don't know what is with me and brakes lately, but my disk brakes(pretty sure) are making this odd sound kinda like wwwwmmmmmmm wwwwwmmmmm( haha im not crazy). This only happens around 10-18 mph follows by the disk letting a squeak out. Brakes feel normal, stops great. Now this happens when I ease onto the pedal, but if I quickly apply force its doesn't make that sound, but does squeak. Replaced my squeaky worms belts the other night now the brakes are driving me insane. Ideas? Thanks in advance yall. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1979 Sierra Classic Heavy-half 1996 Silverado x-cab "the daily"

01-17-2013, 10:50 PM	#2
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Front disks acting weird. Gotta look at them, no way around it. Of course you could check the lug nuts first without any headache but that's about it. When I got my latest truck a couple of months ago, I spied new front brake lines and it stopped like a brand new truck. I never had a reason to look at the brakes until I needed to measure the rotors for drop spindles. To my surprise both rotors and pads are aweful. Still stops on a dime. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

01-17-2013, 11:29 PM	#3
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Front disks acting weird. i just did my car and the "squeelers" were rusted off how your pads __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

01-18-2013, 09:30 AM	#4
GM-power Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 770	Re: Front disks acting weird. Im not sure how the pads are. I will look into it. It just seems odd that is started making noise out of the blue and not gradually. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1979 Sierra Classic Heavy-half 1996 Silverado x-cab "the daily"

01-18-2013, 10:43 AM	#5
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Front disks acting weird. I've had that noise before. The dust caps were distorted and allowed water to get in. It washed the grease out ant rusted the bearings over time. But the noise was consistent. Just pull the wheels and take look. Probably won't be hard to find. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

01-18-2013, 10:47 AM	#6
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Front disks acting weird. if the backs wear ,get outa wack , it can suddenly make the fronts work more may notice more dipping the wear indicator is a small bit of hard steel,rubs the rotor when it wears out or may rub rust and make anoying noise? __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

01-18-2013, 02:19 PM	#7
GM-power Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 770	Re: Front disks acting weird. It was iced and a little wet Wednesday night. Pads may be worn I can't work on it till Sunday or Monday so till then ill just see what happens lol. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1979 Sierra Classic Heavy-half 1996 Silverado x-cab "the daily"

01-18-2013, 08:33 PM	#9
GM-power Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 770	Re: Front disks acting weird. I doubt it there wasn't alot. Im just puzzled at this point. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1979 Sierra Classic Heavy-half 1996 Silverado x-cab "the daily"



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