Brakes Squealing... sometimes
Hi there. My brakes will sometimes make a terribly loud squealing sound when I apply the brakes. The brake pads are brand new, and the pair of brake pads I had previously had plenty of meat on them and they squealed as well. However, it doesn't always squeal, and it is more prevalent when it is hot outside. Any ideas?
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You mean like a sow?
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Yep. But more ear piercing, with a dash of banshee screech.
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Did you machine the rotors? Did you lube the pads contact points? Did you lube the caliper slide pins?
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Originally Posted by grim_reaper
(Post 168114)
Did you machine the rotors? Did you lube the pads contact points? Did you lube the caliper slide pins?
Did I lube the pads contact points? No, I've never needed to in the past, so I never thought of doing so now. Last I heard, lube is not required if the pads have that little metal plate included. But what do I know. Did I lube the caliper slide pins? No, I've never needed to do that either. Is this a common problem with Mazda? Of the handful of cars I've owned (and had experience working on), I've never once needed to lube anything regarding the brakes. To reiterate, I hear a screeching sound sometimes when I apply the brakes. It's more common the hotter it is outside, but even then it isn't necessarily every time I brake. |
Did you use genuine brake pads?
Very very important to lube the pads & especially the slides. Also its a very good idea to machine the rotors when replacing pads. Sounds like you need to take the vehicle to a professional who knows what they are doing. |
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