I have a 1996 Toyota Camry with 208,000 miles.
During my last oil change, the dealership noted %26quot;hot spots%26quot; and suggested I replace the rear drum brakes, which I did. (The front brakes were replaced last year).The brake pads were not replaced because they said they did not appear worn enough.
Since then, the brakes have squealed whenever I come to complete stop. I had the dealership look at them again, and they sanded them down and lubed it really well, but they continue to squeal.
The brakes did not make any noise before the repair. Is this reasonable, or should I insist they look at it again?
Mechanics Advice, please:Squealing brakes.?
I would take it somewhere other than the dealership because they have had two chances to fix it right, and have not!
Mechanics Advice, please:Squealing brakes.?
They should have replaced the shoes when they replaced the drums, that's why you're getting a squeak
I'm not a mechanic, but I had the same problem with my 1992 Nissan Sentra after a brake change. My mechanic told me that there are some brands of brakes that naturally have a squeal, however, it's a distinctly different squeal when you actually need to replace them and that you'll know by the change in sound when it's time for new brakes. He was able to do something to them for me to %26quot;take the squeal out%26quot; and it worked but I've not had him do it again. I just deal with the squealing and don't worry about it now that I know it's normal.
they should have replaced the brake pads. they sanded the rotors but not the pads.
press on your brakes while driving maby aroud 25-30mph to take off the top layer.
think that can help .
Your pads are worn out. Go to an independent. Brake pads have %26quot;squealers%26quot; that indicators of pad life. If you hear'em its time to replace'em. If you wait, outside of being dangerous, you will have to replace the rotors rather than just turn them as the %26quot;squealer%26quot; digs into them.
you don't have to keep taking it to dealer for brakes and small repairs,any small repair shop can do the same job and do it well,and save you money on it,some brand of brake pads and shoes will squeal sometimes,this is caused by the cheap materials used in them to make then with,as for lubing anything on the brakes i doubt they put any lubricant on them ,that would have caused them to squeal more,this may just be the rotors or the drums seating in,you can take it in and have them look at it again since you done paid to get this done once,im sure they will be glad to look it over for you,it may be time now to have the front brake pads changed,at least you have it checked to be sure,good luck with it.,,PS as a a rule of thumb,you should always replace the pads or shoes anytime you replace the rotors or the drums,this way they wear in together that could be why its making that noise.
OK, If the dealership has done the repair and they don't know what it is..it's sound fishy to me,,
they're suppose to be the experts on this kind of problems...
I hope they're not charging you every time they look at it...
Take it back to them until they fix it.[ ask to speak with the manager, don't talk to the repair guys]..at no charge..
Good luck
find a nice, empty stretch of blacktop, get up to around 40-45, PANIC!!! there's an old lady who just jumped out in front of you!!! S T O P !!!! that oughtta %26quot;set%26quot; your brakes- this used to be what we did when we put new steel in your brakes, to stop the squeal- Nowadays, the practice is frowned upon, but still works about 80% of the time, you just won't EVER get told that your car was driven like that....(and honestly, with the new brake lining compounds, it shouldn't be necessary)If that doesn't work, go back to the shop and don't let them give your car back until it's quiet,(The usual cause is either the shoes aren't radiused to fit the new, smaller drums, contacting only on a small area, or improper adjustment of the linings) or they re-imburse you for the labor portion of your repair!.(Tell them you're demanding one or the other when you talk to the service writer, and, if possible, talk to the same one who wrote you up originally)
