| CL (dnoyeB) Gilbert 2005-07-24, 9:11 pm |
| Suzie-Q wrote:
> I have a 1997 Saturn with only about 28,000 miles. I've never had
> any work done on the wheels or brakes. Now my brakes have started
> squeaking loudly, but it only seems to happen in the morning when
> I'm coming home from work. (I work 10 p.m.-7 a.m.). I live in a
> hot, humid area (central Texas) and wonder if the squeaking may
> just be due to moisture accumulating on the breaks - morning dew,
> so to speak. There's been a lot of that, lately.
>
> Of course, I don't want to go straight to the auto mechanic because
> he/she will probably say something like, "Bring it in and let us
> take a look," which will then lead to replacing break pads or
> whatever. I'd like to have some free opinions before I do that!
>
> Thanks in advance.
There are metal tabs on brake pads that make noise to tell you its time
to replace them. Brake shoes dont have this.
First time the make noise is to tell you to replace them.
The noise will eventually go away usually.
Second time they make noise is because you failed to replace them and
are now grinding against your rotors, metal against metal.
sometimes metalic brakes can squeek a bit when breaking which is normal
for them. Just have to get used to understand each sound. This starts
by taking to good mechanic when you hear it. Find ONE good mechanic you
can trust and stick with him/her.
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Respectfully,
CL Gilbert
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