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08-20-2013, 11:03 AM | #1 |
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Squeaky Brakes When Reversing
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I am noticing that my brakes squeak awfully loud when reversing for the first time I drive the car that given day. I asked the dealer awhile back and they said that this was normal, but this is way too loud a sound to be normal. Anyone have any thoughts on it? Thanks! |
08-20-2013, 09:20 PM | #2 |
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That would drive me n-u-t-s NUTS.... My OEM pads squealed off and on for 50+% of their 65k mile life. Switched to Cool Carbons 5k miles ago and nary a peep since.
You could try spraying down the entire brake assembly(s) (wheels on) with brake cleaner ($4 can) followed by a re-bed attempt of the pads via repetitive high speed panic type stops. It will likely go away.... but almost as likely, it will return at some future point in time...
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08-20-2013, 10:07 PM | #4 |
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I have this too! Also, when I park and yank the e-brake, when I get out of the car sometimes there's a little noise out of the rear brakes as well. Not exactly a squeal, but an odd noise. Do you get that as well?
My thoughts: 1) Something's frozen - it's not gripping like it should when parked, and it's not letting loose like it should when reversing later. 2) "Normal" = bullshit. Hearing the engine simply run when the car has been started is normal, hearing your brakes squeal like this is not normal. It might not be a big issue or one worth dealing with, there's a lot of truths about not worrying about it, but it's definitely not "normal" and I wouldn't be hesitant to laugh at the dealer and call them out on that. I haven't had the opportunity yet since it started after my last free service and I don't care enough to make a special trip for it. |
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08-20-2013, 10:18 PM | #5 |
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Thanks for the replies...I'll try the brake cleaner first, if that doesn't work then I am definitely taking it to the dealer and having them fix it.
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08-20-2013, 10:45 PM | #6 |
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If it's like my Eclipse it's a drum inside of a disc, and it's the drum brake that's making the noise. Meaning brake cleaner won't help, it's gotta be taken apart.
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08-25-2013, 03:10 AM | #7 |
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It's not an Eclipse.
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08-25-2013, 11:48 AM | #10 |
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^^+1. That squeal is not normal. You need to play that video for them and tell them you park with your hand brake on. G.L.
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08-26-2013, 11:49 PM | #11 |
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Mine does the same thing. I park with the e-brake on.
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08-27-2013, 07:00 PM | #12 |
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^same
just noticed it very recently |
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