I have recently had my driver's side axle replaced on my SH because the CV boot tore open. Was fine at first; however, now I have been hearing a strange creaking noise when applying the brakes. I only hear it when applying the brakes. It's not a constant creaking noise, but on and off while holding the brakes steady.

Brake pads are fairly new and had front rotors resurfaced, needless to say the noise is still there and it's driving me nuts. Anyone know what it might be?

 

if your calipers are siezed up...not the piston but the caliper itself...it will make a creaking noise like ur describing. so try that.

 

I think that could be it because I can hear the pads sliding against the rotor while there is no pressure on the pedal. How do I check to see if that is it?

Thanks for your help.

Edit: Can anyone elaborate a little bit on what he's talking about. The caliper seized but not the piston? Also, if something is seized won't there be more signs that just some creaking? Thanks.


Modified by dj626 at 9:00 PM 7/7/2005

 

Any takers?

 

in order for the outer pads to be pushed against the rotor the caliper must be able to move from right to left. it slides on two pins which should be greased up with a high temperature lubricant. do not use white lithium grease because it will melt away from the heat generated by the brakes. when i bought my lude all 4 calipers were siezed up and it didnt stop very quickly and made a loud creaking noise whenever the brakes were applied. if the calipers dont slide then you will wear out the inside pad much sooner than the outer pad becuase there will be more force applied to it than the outer pad. jack the vehicle up. take off the wheels. take off the one or two bolts which hold the caliper on. these bolts will iether consist of one or two long pins with threads on one end (these are the pins that the caliper slides on which must be greased and move freely) or there will be two small bolts which are screwed into the pins. take out the pins and clean them with a wire wheel if corroded. grease em up slide em back in and make sure they move freely. on my lude the front calipers have one long pin/bolt combination whic you must remove first then you tilt the caliper upwards and slide it inwards because the other pin is connected to the caliper itself. the rear calipers use two small bolts like i described in the second example. any questions?