Wheel Squeak

[tannerr52]

I have no idea of what this problem is... My car has a little over 200k on it. It does have new brakes on the front. I can hear the wheels squeak when I drive. It only does it sometimes, but i can hear it the most going around 30 MPH but it will speed up as I speed up, etc. Like I said it only doesit sometimes. I have no idea of what it is. I bought it after brakes were put on, btw.
Thanks.
Tanner

[Johnnyx1257]

I don't think it's bakes. But I'm not to sure what it really could be

[Moppie]

Originally Posted by tannerr52

I have no idea of what this problem is... My car has a little over 200k on it. It does have new brakes on the front. I can hear the wheels squeak when I drive. It only does it sometimes, but i can hear it the most going around 30 MPH but it will speed up as I speed up, etc. Like I said it only doesit sometimes. I have no idea of what it is. I bought it after brakes were put on, btw.
Thanks.
Tanner

Could still be the new pads rubbing against the disc?

Do you know if the calipers were done, or bleed properly afterwards?


Could also be wheel bearing going bad, but they normally make rumbling, or growling noise rather than a squeak.

[Johnnyx1257]

Just curious if you figured itout yet?

[tannerr52]

Havent figured anything out yet. I have NO idea. i drove it a little today and made a few observations. I can hear the noise,as always. when i turn slightly, the noise gets quieter and the noise is more solid. (more of a long squeak than a lot of short squeaks) also! when i brake, the noise quiets but doesnt go away. Im guessing only the pads were replaced?

[Johnnyx1257]

I'm stumped sorry. Maybe the caliper

[tannerr52]

Anybody else have any ideas?

[shorod]

Have you taken the wheels off and carefully inspected the brakes, looking for signs of anything rubbing on the rotors? Could you find a road with buildings or a concrete wall on one side that you could drive down with windows open to at least determine if it's coming from one side versus the other?

I'd start by inspecting the brakes, paying particular attention to the dust shields to see if a dust shield is bent and touching the inside rotor surface. Since the noise does change when you apply the brakes, it could be an issue with the brake pads that were installed. I've had this issue before when using the inexpensive brake pads. Sometimes getting up to speed when there are no cars around and then slamming on the brakes would quiet the noise for several miles. If the same works for you, you probably will need to replace the pads with some higher quality pads to get the noise to go away.

-Rod

[jdmccright]

Sounds like the calipers are not sliding on their guide pins smoothly like they should. If they stick, one of the brake pads will always be in contact with the rotor.

Also, an anti-squeal compound can be applied to the back side of the pads to help keep them from moving in the caliper and absorb any vibrations. I like CRC Disc Brake Quiet. Apply, let it get tacky, and install. Coat the entire back side, past any glued on shims. It also helps prevent rust that can cause the pads to become misaligned in the calipers.

[tannerr52]

I have a feeling that the cheap brake pads might be the case, although i havent tried that trick yet. Ill look into that tomorrow.
Thanks

[Johnnyx1257]

It could be the Cheap pads I used auto zones duralast once and they squeaked for like 3 days while driving then it just stopped lol

[michaelpotte]

Get some copper grease on the back of those pads. Should help.

[jdmccright]

I like the Duralast Gold pads. The backing shims are uncoated stainless steel and hold up well against rust development and debonding from the steel pad base.

I recall a Duralast line that had precoated backing shims, but I have found that any soft material between the shim and caliper just contributes to causing misalignment of the pad once it deforms under the pressure. The CRC compound applied to a bare shim does a good job of quieting the squeals but stays soft enough that it is all squeezed out where the caliper contacts the shim then sets up to hold the alignment.

[tannerr52]

OK. Sorry guys, but ive been busy. I havent done anything yet. But! when i back up my diver side front squeaks really REALLY bad. It only happens when i get up to about 5 mph, and its a terrible squeak.