Oct 22, 2018
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Reasons why your brakes could be squeaking |
How to fix |
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Worn brake pads could cause squeaking and squealing noises |
A fresh set of brake pads |
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Rusted or worn brake disks (rotors) |
New brake discs |
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Dirty pads and discs, this can happen with off-roading or driving in harsh conditions |
Clean your existing brake pads and discs, however, always best to have them checked by a professional |
Your breaks could be squeaking for a number of reasons, however, the main reasons are an easy fix. Brake pads and discs experience the most wear and tear in the car than any other part, this can be identified by squeaking or squealing noises when you apply the brakes.
Most modern brake pads come with small wear indicators, which you may not even notice, the wear indicator is usually a piece of metal at the side of the brake pads. Once the brake pads have been worn down eventually the wear indicator will start to rub off the brake disc to let you know that the pad is now worn and you need to change. Some newer brakes also have a wire and when the brake pad wears down to the wire you will get a dashboard warning light to advise you to have your brake pads changed.
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