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Tiny
JOE1953
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When I step on the brake when coming to a stop just before I make a complete stop I can hear a sqeaking noise what could be causing the sqeaking noise? The brake pad don't have to much wear on them.
Friday, April 1st, 2016 AT 9:16 PM

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Tiny
JOHNNYT73
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How old are the pads? There is usually a warning tab on the pad that will begin touching the rotor when the pads get close to needing replaced.
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Saturday, April 2nd, 2016 AT 6:50 AM
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I replace the front pads December 7, 2014, I didn't see no warning tab on the pads.
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Sunday, April 3rd, 2016 AT 5:18 PM
Tiny
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I replace the front pads December 7, 2014, I didn' t see no warning tab on the pads.
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Monday, April 4th, 2016 AT 9:56 PM
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Just to add to this one what kind brand etc pads were they?We're they the cheapest pads you could find?The cheaper the pad the quicker the pads wear out and the noisier they will be. So did you see if the pads were worn out?
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Wednesday, April 6th, 2016 AT 12:34 PM
Tiny
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Yes I got the cheapest pads, no the pads is not worn out.
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Thursday, April 7th, 2016 AT 8:33 AM
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Alright the cheapest pads wear faster usually they crack also plus they make a lot more noise while stopping. That's why I use the premium pads on my car and when ever I do brake jobs for people.I personally use centric possi quite brake pads.I use to use the on the police cars and police suvs they worked great.
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Thursday, April 7th, 2016 AT 12:10 PM
Tiny
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The noise I hear when I step on the brake could it be coming from a wheel bearing? I do have a bad bearing on the right rear but it make the noise just before I come to a complete stop.
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Monday, April 11th, 2016 AT 8:25 AM
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The bad bearing make noise while your driving and not hitting the brake. If you a bad wheel bearing you should replace it. Also is the noise coming from the front or the rear?
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Monday, April 11th, 2016 AT 12:13 PM
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Sound like the noise is coming from the right rear where the bad wheel bearing is I havn't check the brake shoes.
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Monday, April 11th, 2016 AT 12:38 PM
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First thing you need to do is check the brakes where the noise is coming from.
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Monday, April 11th, 2016 AT 12:40 PM
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The first thing you need to do is check those rear shoes. Also does the bad bearing have any play in it?
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Monday, April 11th, 2016 AT 12:48 PM
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You could get some Emery cloth sand paper and lightly sand the rear shoes shoes to take the glaze off them. Then San the inside of the drum and clean everything up with brake cleaner.
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Tuesday, April 12th, 2016 AT 6:59 AM
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I don't feel any play in the bearing but when I turn the wheel I can hear a thumbing noise, the shoes are worn bad but they are not worn to the metal.
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Saturday, April 16th, 2016 AT 2:10 PM
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If you only hear the noise in the rear while braking then the noise is in the shoes /drum somewhere. You can't hear that bad wheel bearing while driving?
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Sunday, April 17th, 2016 AT 12:29 AM
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I sand the shoes and drum I don't hear the noise when braking thank for your help.
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Sunday, April 17th, 2016 AT 8:33 AM
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Your welcome glad I could help you out
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Sunday, April 17th, 2016 AT 8:44 AM

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