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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 10:16 AM
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So just yesterday, when i drive i hear this high pitched squealing, its not constant, but like once every 3 seconds or so, but when i start breaking it suddenly stops, so im thinking i need new brakes, the noise is coming from the front end. and its weird if im like on a high gear like 4, the noise is gone
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 10:20 AM
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Definitely check your brake pads.
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 04:29 PM
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Yeah first I would check your brakes (pads and rotors)

Also maybe if you have changed your header recently, because I did one time and I didnt bolt up the lower bracket and it was rubbing on the halfshaft and would rub and make a very high pitched sound.
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 04:45 PM
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im assuming its the brakes, its coming from the front drivers wheel, so ill do it on monday, none of other wheels are making the noise, and no i havent changed the header at all
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 07:24 PM
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Yup. Most brake pads are designed with a metal tab that comes into contact with the rotor when they are worn to the point that they should be replaced. It usually makes a squealing noise. The noise can happen even when you don't have your foot on the brakes.

On some cars you can see how thick/thin the brake pad material is just by looking through the spokes of the wheel. It's not a comprehensive view, since it's just one edge of the outside pad, but it's easy to do since you don't have to remove the wheels. If you don't know how to do this, ask a friend who works on cars to show you how to tell. (If you want a more complete view, or if you can't see the pads through the spokes of the wheel, you have to actually remove the wheel/tire to see how thick the brake pads are.)
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 09:00 PM
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just make sure to have a jackstand under the car when you have your head in the wheel well
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