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    thomas_derek Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 6, 2013, 02:38 AM
    Squeaking brake pads
    New brake pads fitted twice by garage but still squeaking like a doudle decker bus my car is a rav4
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    N0help4u Posts: 19,823, Reputation: 2035
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    Aug 6, 2013, 05:56 AM
    Its common until they are broke in. They say 'dust' on the brakes
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    Aug 6, 2013, 06:39 AM
    Only use premium ceramic brake pads; e.g. Wagner ThermoQuiet. They may have installed semi-metallic or some other cheaper pads. Ceramics make a huge difference--totally quiet, cooler running, brake better, no dust, last longer, and easier on rotors.
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    Aug 6, 2013, 12:05 PM
    I agree with TxGreaseMonkey... Ceramic pads all the way. I have seen some places install the cheaper pads and it's not worth the problems. Among all the other benefits that were just mentioned, there also seems to be no break-in or fade with ceramics.
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