jjohn6438

when i let off the brake there's a small squeak. it's nothing major, but i think i might need new lines....any ideas?

Ficky

Ur brakes are starting to go bad. U should have the brake pads checked, and turn the rotors or replace them entirely, i did that today. Took little over and hour

Vantage

check the brakes pads. I doubt ur lines would make a sound, but IMO its a worthwhile upgrade while ur down there to upgrade pads/rotors/stainless lines and some motul fluid.

jjohn6438

it's not when i'm driving, it's when i am parked and press the brakes. that's why i thought it might be the lines.

elitezdc5

pads are going bad. theres so pad for the rotor to catch so therefore it squeaks

Killtodie

take it in for a tirerotation and have them check the breaks while they're at it

EM2004

My Car squeaks too I bought new break pads and I went to a shop charged me 16 dollars to trim my rotors down a bit everything was going good until I bought my new tires 3 days ago Not only that but everytime im slowing down i hear some really bad grinding noises coming from the front breaks please help!!

toyomatt84

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Check your front pads, to see if they're wearing properly. Also check to see if your brake shields are rubbing against the rotors.

EM2004

They are rubbing against them a bit im use to my dad helping me do this but hes out of the state is there a thread I can go to that will show or just even help me to fix this? As you can tell im a NooB thanks for the reply

D17alltheway

i think i know what he mean.. i think its the lines too.. i have the same issue.. its not so muc when i press the break but it make a squek when i let off the break... i guess i get some wd-40 and look at the pedals first... then do the lines

EM2004

I sprayed some Rotor Dust Cleaner on them most of the squeaking is gone its just like toyomatt said brake shields are rubbing against the rotors so I have to fix that. Thanks for helping out you guys

toyomatt84

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Get a large flat head screwdriver, and bend the shield back a bit.

01_civic

i felt this too at times, mostly when its cold outside...

tonykdee

i have the same problem. how do you check to see if they are wearing properly or not? i installed new hawk brake pads, brembo rotors, and russell stainless steel lines like 4 months ago. i sometimes experience a grinding noise/feeling near the end of my braking (generally when i get to a complete stop), i get the screeching from the brake pads, AND i get the small squeak (like a pressure squeak) when i let go of the brake or hand brake from 0 mph (basically not moving).

toyomatt84

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Check for deep grooves or rusty patches in the face of the rotor.

tonykdee

So this might be my fault, but i didn't use the steel plates that go on the back of the brake pads when i installed the pads. I had a hard time putting the pads on with the plate on. can this mess up how the pads are seated? i do see some grooves on the rotors because the rotor is not completely smooth. How do i fix this?

toyomatt84

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Small grooves are okay. I'm referring to grooves that look like they're carved into the metal surface, roughly 1/8" deep or deeper.

tonykdee

So if my pads are still good and seated properly, what can be the cause of my problems?

toyomatt84

iTrader: (1)

What kind of Hawks do you have? Some pads are just prone to squeak until they're heated up.

EM2004

Ok ill try this today ill let you know what happens

tonykdee

Hawk HPS. i think they are proned to squeaking...

toyomatt84

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I haven't had a problem with mine yet. There may be something else going on, to be honest.

katzenjammer84

They shouldn't be.

DynastyRacer22

i got that problem too it only sqweaks when i let off the brakes i thought it was from under neath the dash but i opened my window and stuck my head out while letting off the brakes i hear it from outside as well and the car was parked

tonykdee

i'll just bring my car to a mechanic...