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Old 08-08-2005, 09:39 AM
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Brakes squeak w/ not even pressed

I have put on new ceramic pads within 2000 miles. They were fine for a while but im noticing a slight squeak now when stopping and even when going around corners and not pushing them. I was thinking that it was warped rotors. Is this it,or is something else wrong?
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Old 08-08-2005, 10:33 AM
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Re: Brakes squeak w/ not even pressed

Well, ceramic pads themselves tend to squeak when cold; and in my experience, they like to get a little warm before they quiet down and work well. Hearing them when not on the pedal, going around corners, hmm. Maybe a warped rotor, maybe alignment problems? How old are your tires and suspension components. Stock original? Or brand new? I would lean towards one of those two areas to concentrate on.

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Old 08-08-2005, 06:17 PM
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Re: Brakes squeak w/ not even pressed

did u leave out any of those clips on the bottom or top of the pad bracket?
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Old 08-08-2005, 07:41 PM
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mine squeek just driving around I bought new rotors, still squeeked. Bought new el cheapo pads and still, so I used some stop squeek and it went away for 2 weeks then came back but not as bad. I think Hawk makes some pads that aren't supposed to make any noise?
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Old 08-08-2005, 07:55 PM
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Re: Brakes squeak w/ not even pressed

It is possible that it is my suspension. I have a good alignment but most of the suspension is stock. Tires and pads are new. What should i look at in the suspension? Only thing i can think of is tie rods may need to be greased or balljoints.
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