Squeaking noise on rear brakes

Tiny
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  • 2014 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 3.6L
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 22,000 MILES
Every time I step on the brake on my van I hear this squeaking noise on the rear. I can also hear this noise after parking and apply the parking brake. What I mean is, while it is park I try to shake and I can hear this noise. What must be the problem? Do I have to change the rear brake pads? Thanks and hoping for your most appreciated reply.
Sunday, May 22nd, 2016 AT 5:22 PM

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Tiny
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I believe what you are hearing is a squeak when you release the brake pedal. If that is correct, that is due to the shoes sliding across the backing plate as they release. It is fairly common and not a cause for concern, but since it can be annoying, the fix is to pull each shoe away from the backing plate, against hold-down spring pressure, then wipe a little high-temperature brake grease on the three "lands" or raised spots those shoes ride on.

Do not use regular grease as that will migrate around and could contaminate the friction surfaces, resulting in a real squeal when braking. Brake grease is designed to stay where you put it.
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Sunday, May 22nd, 2016 AT 8:39 PM
Tiny
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I can only hear the squeaking noise when I slow down and apply on the brakes. And I cannot hear the noise when I release the the brake.
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Monday, May 23rd, 2016 AT 7:12 AM
Tiny
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This noise is most likely an issue with the rear brakes however you don't have parking brake shoes in the rear. This is a caliper that has an integral parking brake mechanism.

So, we need to replace the pads and rotors and while the calipers are off, we need to inspect them and make sure they retract properly.

Here is a video that will help with this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8YwfSKEzZo&t=29s

I also attached the info below from the manual that will help with doing the same thing.

Please run through this material and let us know what you find with this.
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Friday, October 29th, 2021 AT 6:53 PM

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