2010 Honda Civic - Loud Screeching noise

2010 HONDA CIVIC
48,000 MILES • AUTOMATIC
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JJB7642
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Hi! I have a 2010 Honda Civic, and about a week ago I notice a VERY loud (and embarrassing) screeching noise coming from the front of my car. It used to only happen very sporadically- It didn’t start until I drove a mile or two, would last until I came to a complete stop or made a sharp turn, and then it would be fine, and some days it didn’t make a noise at all. Today however, the noise never stopped for my whole 25 mile drive. It makes noise when I accelerate, but even more noise when I take my foot off of the gas after the acceleration, but is usually quiet when the car is at a stop. And if I brake while the car is making that noise, the brakes make an even worse screeching sound (but my brakes don’t squeal when my car is not). I took it to a shop earlier this week and asked them to check my belts, and they said they found nothing wrong, that they would need to catch the noise in the act, and that it might need to get worse before they could fix it. Do you have suggestions as to what the issue may be? Thank you!
Sep 11, 2015 at 6:02 AM
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HMAC300
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have your brakes checked it may be the brake warning that your pads are worn out
Sep 11, 2015 at 6:08 AM
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JJB7642
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I have not had my brakes checked, but they don't make any sound (screeching or grinding) unless my car is making the squealing sound. But I will definitely have them check that when I take it in to a different shop to have it looked at. Thank you for your suggestion!
Sep 11, 2015 at 6:13 AM
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HMAC300
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the brake pads have squealers that when the pads are worn they hit the rotor and make constant noise while driving. you said when you are stopped it doesn't squeal.
Sep 11, 2015 at 7:10 AM