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1988 DODGE DAKOTA
120,400 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TIMOTHY THOMAS
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sqeal noise when braking
Dec 18, 2010 at 1:23 AM
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DAVE'S BIG BACKYARD!
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if the noise is coming from the brakes then it sounds like the pad indacators,lack of lube on pads or cheap pads.hope i can help. p.s grooved rotors can make noise to if the pads have worn into them.
Dec 18, 2010 at 2:04 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Check all that Dave has mentioned, cheap pads are high inn resins, this is the bonding agent, this can make the brakes squeal as the tend to glaze up and give the pads less to grip on.

mark (mhpautos)
Jan 3, 2011 at 3:06 PM
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