1999 Ford Taurus Front Wheel Squeak

1999 FORD TAURUS
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DARCIMUS
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I've had mechanics check the brakes, had them clean the brakes, had them check the entire area to see what was wrong, nobody has any idea. Minor squeaking coming from the wheel whenever I drive. It doesn't go away until I actually brake, or doesn't get louder. It's been like this for about 6 months now, I have no idea what the problem is.
Nov 28, 2006 at 3:18 PM
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MATT_522000
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metallic brakes maybe? Theres some brakes that squeak maybe thats it
Nov 29, 2006 at 6:25 AM
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BOOTDOG
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you need to get the brakes checked.when you here a squeal while driving and it goes away when braking, then it's the wear indicators on your brake pads letting you know it's time to replace the brakes. get it done soon so you don't mess up the rotors :D
Nov 29, 2006 at 10:51 AM
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Suggested Repair

Have the front brake pads inspected and replaced. A squeal while driving that stops when braking is consistent with pad wear indicators; replace the pads soon to avoid damaging the rotors.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1999 Ford Taurus reported a minor left-front wheel squeak while driving that stops when braking and has lasted about six months despite brake cleaning and inspection. One reply suggested metallic brake pads. The expert said a squeal while driving that goes away when braking is typically the pad wear indicators and recommended replacing the brakes soon to avoid rotor damage.

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