1991 Buick Skylark Brakes and noise

1991 BUICK SKYLARK

JSINFELT

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This problem just started this morning but its got me very nervous. When I go to hit my breaks they make a really weird screeching sound. Something that isn't normal by any means that much I know. It is loud and obnoxious also embarrassing. It happens when I hit the breaks softly or if I slam on the breaks either way it makes the sound. Also it does it a little when I turn. I would really appreciate an answer as soon as possible! Thanks to whomever gets this.

Sep 3, 2013 at 7:51 AM

CJ MEDEVAC

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
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COULD BE THAT THE "CHIRPERS/ SQUEAKERS/ WEAR INDICATORS" ARE TELLING YOU THAT THERE JUST AIN'T MUCH PAD LEFT

THEY ARE MEANT TO ANNOY YOU!

THE NEXT STEP BEYOND THIS IS FOR THE PADS OR SHOES TO START EATING AWAY AT THE ROTORS/ DRUMS

NOT ONLY UNSAFE.....BUT NOW A BRAKE JOB COST, HAS GONE UP CONSIDERABLY.....AND COULDA/ SHOULDA BEEN AVOIDED.....BY ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM, WHEN THE SOUND WAS 1ST HEARD

MAYBE MAYBE THE SOUND JUST STARTED, MAYBE NO DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED

THERE COULD BE OTHER POSSIBILITIES

THESE ARE YOUR BRAKES!

HAVE THEM CHECKED IMMEDIATELY!!!!! ......WHETHER I WAS RIGHT OR WRONG....YOU MUST INSURE THAT YOU AND YOUR PASSENGERS REMAIN SAFE

THE MEDIC

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Sep 3, 2013 at 8:13 AM

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