squeeling (searched, not much help)

[dorkins]

i have a horrible squeeling sound (which is VERY embarrasing) coming from the front (wheels maybe) when the car is moving SLOWLY

when im crusing above 25-30, its fine...

but when im coming to a stop, it starts squeeling very loud as i get slower

have a 98 camaro btw

[RallyRed 98]

does it stop completely when you're stopped completely?

i would guess wear indicators...

[dorkins]

yes, stops when i stop

wear indicators?

[andrew.brandon]

wear indicators on your brake pads

[dorkins]

so, brake pads squeel purposely when they need replaced?
never knew that...

how long do i have to replace them do u think?

edit
since it seems i will be replacing my pads, what is the best brand of pads
should i do all 4?
how much am i looking here?

also... i may as well paint the calipers while im down there...
any color suggestions? white camaro, tint, and will be puttin black stripes on soon...
what would look color would look good?

(yes, i have my own opinions too, just wanted to see your ideas)

[ February 27, 2005, 09:12 PM: Message edited by: dorkins ]

[andrew.brandon]

I replaced my fronts(4 pads) for $20 at advanced auto. I would guess the rears are 4 pads but I am not sure as I have drums on the back.

[brink]

dorkins

look at my car, i guess we've got like the same thing.. ive got the black stripes ^.^ i dunno if u will like mine.. i just liked the curve and how to tappers in.. i put them on myself

[andrew.brandon]

thats looks awesome brink, even for a camaro ;) :thumbsup:

[dorkins]

nice brink
i was contemplating gettin camaro on my window strip, and now i know for sure...

lookin good

[dorkins]

well... replaced the front pads...(where noise seemed to be comin from)
and the noise has not stopped...
it still squeels somewhat (not as bad as before tho)

and, i found the old pads still had half of the pad left... and had a little groove in it that was raised up (sorry if thats confusing)

[Gallstaff]

Pictures might help. Actually, please do take pictures and post as I am suffering the exact same problems.

[loser]

now,i a little confused,does it do it when you start up the car ( just sitting in park )or just when you going slow?does it go away when you push on the breaks?

[Gallstaff]

If the problem he's having is the same as mine, when moving slowly the wheels squeek and when coming to a gradual brake they also squeak. They don't just squeak for no reason.

[SpeedingFirebird]

Originally posted by dorkins:
well... replaced the front pads...(where noise seemed to be comin from)
and the noise has not stopped...
it still squeels somewhat (not as bad as before tho)

This happened to me once with my old Grand Am. I learned that some (cheap) pads squeel on there on dust. I complained (loudly) and swapped them for a higher quality pad - no more squeel. I am not sure that is your problem, but something to think about.

[CrosX731]

Are you using performance pads? I put on Hawk performance pads which are known to make a little noise but nothing serious. Other thing it could be (but I doubt it) is the rotor could be warped. Usually if this is the case you'd feel your steering shake when you brake as well. But if the rotor is just so worn down then that could be the issue. I replaced mine with brembo's. like $75.00 off tirerack for a set. Nothing special just stock replacement.