Brake Squeal

[JohnnyG]

My brakes think they should let EVERYONE in a half mile radius know that I am applying the brakes. We are talking brake squeal that would rival brake drums without the spring.

This has been since day one and in 390 miles, it is no better.

Is there a fix?

JG

 

[JTBarlow]

It can be fairly normal for them to squeal. It usually starts if the brake pads get glazed from heavy use. There’s not really any particular fix, other than replacing the pads and having the rotors turned. But it’s generally ok to just keep running them if the noise isn’t too annoying.

 

[JohnnyG]

Thanks. The squeal has become my calling card, so I'll live with it.

JG

 

[Keyster]

Weird. Mine have never squealed. They do feel a bit spongy and soft at times though. A brake job might be in your near future. I have about 2K miles on mine.