Squeaking problem

[isuckatdriving]

Hello I noticed the other day that my car was squeaking from the front, it only squeaks when im going slow though, and when I push the brakes it stops.
I was wondering if anybody knows what the problem may be

[hagerbump]

Re: Squeaking problem

Have you checked the front brake pads lately? Or if you have replaced them recently, did you use "disk brake quiet" behind the pads?

[isuckatdriving]

Re: Squeaking problem

No, I haven't changed the pads or checked or used that stuffo.
How do you check the pads and where would I get "disk brake quiet".

[hagerbump]

Re: Squeaking problem

For the pads you will need to remove the front wheels and visually inspect them. Disk break quiet is available at any auto parts store.

[iGoRa]

Re: Squeaking problem

Hello I noticed the other day that my car was squeaking from the front, it only squeaks when im going slow though, and when I push the brakes it stops.
I was wondering if anybody knows what the problem may be

Its time to REPLACE your front brake pads.

[CDNFB]

Re: Squeaking problem

Also when you have the pads out, check the caliper pins that are found in the carrier assembly. Pull the little rubber boots back and remove the pins. Most of the time those pins are corroded and seized. If they are, replace them with new. If you try to clean them up they will just rust up again because the plating that is supposed to prevent corrosion would be removed.

The pins are what the caliper is bolted to and allow the caliper to move or float. When these pins start to sieze up and the caliper movement becomes restricted the pads start to make all sorts of noises.

Make sure you re-assemble the pins using the proper high temp silicon brake grease.

[Publican]

Re: Squeaking problem

GoRa is right - your pads are done. The squeaker is built in to tell you it's time to change them. Continuing to drive without changing may damage your rotors.