2002 Dodge Dakota Front Brake Squeal

2002 DODGE DAKOTA
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MOPARCRAZED1969
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I have replaced the brake pads, rotor and calipers on my truck, I still have squeeling when I go to brake, it sounds like the pads are worn, what can I do or check to get rid of the squeeling?
Jul 24, 2006 at 3:14 PM
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VANDRAGON
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sometimes just rotating the pads by putting inside to outside and outside to inside will stop it. if they are metalic and you had the rotors turned this may not help, it may just take time.
Jul 25, 2006 at 1:37 AM
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Swap the inner and outer brake pads. If the pads are metallic and the rotors were turned, the squeal may simply need time to go away.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2002 Dodge Dakota replaced the front brake pads, rotors, and calipers but still hears squealing when braking. The expert suggests rotating the pads by swapping the inner and outer positions. If the pads are metallic and the rotors were turned, that may not help and the noise may take time to settle.

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