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AW805 · May 17, 2007, 09:53 PM

When I took my car into the dealership because the brakes were squeaking (they had just been replaced a few months prior by another mechanic's shop) I was told a cheap brand had been used that was causing the noise. Could this accurate?

smokii · May 17, 2007, 10:19 PM

Originally Posted by AW805

When I took my car into the dealership because the brakes were squeaking (they had just been replaced a few months prior by another mechanic's shop) I was told a cheap brand had been used that was causing the noise. Could this accurate?

It is fairly normal for brakes to squeak in this age... they have taken asbestos out of the pads and I think that contributes to the squeak. I've heard anything from the buildup of dust causing the squeak to the asbestos problem.

TxGreaseMonkey · May 17, 2007, 10:21 PM

Absolutely, it happens everyday. It's best to stick with OEM brake pads and shoes--your life depends on it. Aftermarket pads and shoes are often compounded differently and are not required to meet federal specs. Many brake problems are due to people purchasing "budget" pads and shoes.

AW805 · May 17, 2007, 10:52 PM

Wow!

How do know what kind of brake pads you're getting?

Most people get the brakes checked when they begin to squeak. However, in this case they are already squeaking. I am suppose to just get them checked out every few months?

jmfp702 · May 18, 2007, 02:59 AM

Well I guess if you go to a brake shop unfortunately unless you can trust them you really don't know what you are getting, however when you are purchasing just ask the guy what does the car call for, don let him upsell you, if the manufacurer recemends ceramic pads use them you are either going to have organic,semi metallic,or ceramic but I suggest not to put ceramics on a car that calls for semi metallics or vise versa sometimes it doesn't matter and sometimes it will cause a problem, it is just better to avoid the whole problem and do it right the first time

CaptainRich · May 18, 2007, 05:53 AM

You may have glazed the pads from hard braking (even slightly overheating the pads ). If the rotors weren't resurfaced properly when the pads were replaced, you may never get rid of the noise. Sometimes slight overnight corrosion can cause squealing, but that usually goes away fairly soon with some brake application. Good luck!

kitch428 · May 18, 2007, 03:50 PM

I find that the factory does a lot of R&D to have the quietist smoothest braking. Then, when they wear out, the owner takes them to be replaced at budget brake service and they throw out those brake pad shims and hardware you had on your brakes all this time.
That's 30 dollars worth of parts they just toss out?? Now, all you have installed is a junk set of pads and nothing to keep them quiet. Call me expensive, call me what you want. But I'll guarantee smooth and quiet brake jobs!!