1999 Honda Civic Loud Squeeling coming from front wheels

1999 HONDA CIVIC
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BEAUD11
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1999 Honda Civic 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

there is a loud squeeling coming from my front wheels. The sound occurrs all the time when i am driving but goes away when i hit the brakes hard. Sometimes there is no sound but only after i have driven for awhile. Im not sure if it is my brakes or steering or bearings or something in the wheels. I really only know the basics about cars so any information will help... im afraid to get the brakes changed and that not be the problem
Aug 25, 2009 at 6:00 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

often brake pads have a small tin wear indicator that rubs on the rotor when the brakes are low and this will make a loud squeal , this is an audible warning that the pads are low, have then checked first.

mark (mhpautos)
Aug 25, 2009 at 7:05 PM
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