Brakes squeal when coming to slow stop
04-06-2005, 06:56 AM
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My brakes squeal when coming to a slow stop. People constantly comment on my ?squeaky? brakes when I pull into their driveways, etc. When I?m dropping my wife off, people look at the car ? not because they?re checking it out, but because they hear a loud annoying noise from a nice car. Real annoying.
Just got back from service and they tell me that brake squeaks are not covered under warranty since the pads and rotors are ?within spec?. They said they could take them apart and clean and lubricate them and charge me. This doesn?t sound right.
Am I just SOL?
Thanks.
Just got back from service and they tell me that brake squeaks are not covered under warranty since the pads and rotors are ?within spec?. They said they could take them apart and clean and lubricate them and charge me. This doesn?t sound right.
Am I just SOL?
Thanks.
04-06-2005, 06:58 AM
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Not right!!! A car with this pricetag shouldn't have squeeling brakes.
04-06-2005, 07:24 AM
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I have the same problem. my car was in service last week for the same issue and some others. I got a call saying my car was ready and that no problem was to be found with brakes. I immediately showed them what noise it was making. His reply was that the noise coming from the brakes was common on all the the 5's. I simply told him that it doesn't make the problem right and I will bring the car back the following week to get the problem fixed. Today's the day I will let you know what happens.
04-06-2005, 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by acribb' date='Apr 6 2005, 09:56 AM
My brakes squeal when coming to a slow stop.? People constantly comment on my ?squeaky? brakes when I pull into their driveways, etc.? When I?m dropping my wife off, people look at the car ? not because they?re checking it out, but because they hear a loud annoying noise from a nice car.? Real annoying.
Just got back from service and they tell me that brake squeaks are not covered under warranty since the pads and rotors are ?within spec?.? They said they could take them apart and clean and lubricate them and charge me.? This doesn?t sound right.
Am I just SOL??
Thanks.
Just got back from service and they tell me that brake squeaks are not covered under warranty since the pads and rotors are ?within spec?.? They said they could take them apart and clean and lubricate them and charge me.? This doesn?t sound right.
Am I just SOL??
Thanks.
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04-06-2005, 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by acribb' date='Apr 6 2005, 10:56 AM
My brakes squeal when coming to a slow stop.? People constantly comment on my ?squeaky? brakes when I pull into their driveways, etc.? When I?m dropping my wife off, people look at the car ? not because they?re checking it out, but because they hear a loud annoying noise from a nice car.? Real annoying.
Just got back from service and they tell me that brake squeaks are not covered under warranty since the pads and rotors are ?within spec?.? They said they could take them apart and clean and lubricate them and charge me.? This doesn?t sound right.
Am I just SOL??
Thanks.
Just got back from service and they tell me that brake squeaks are not covered under warranty since the pads and rotors are ?within spec?.? They said they could take them apart and clean and lubricate them and charge me.? This doesn?t sound right.
Am I just SOL??
Thanks.
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04-06-2005, 08:31 AM
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I have a similar problem and told my dealer about it the last time my car went in. He said they have changed the brake sensor but when I was driving the other day noticed that the squek was still there!!
Will let you all know when it goes in next what they do.
Cheers
Will let you all know when it goes in next what they do.
Cheers
04-06-2005, 10:39 AM
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My brakes have sweaked and squealed from day one. From a fast stop. From a slow stop. From any stop. And I mean these are loud and embarassing make you wanna hide squeaks! In fact, the day they don't squeal or sweak is the day I'll be concerned. This is the first car since my 1957 Plymouth I had in High School that has made brake noises as bad.
04-06-2005, 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by fwilsher' date='Apr 6 2005, 10:31 AM
I have a similar problem and told my dealer about it the last time my car went in. He said they have changed the brake sensor but when I was driving the other day noticed that the squek was still there!!
Will let you all know when it goes in next what they do.
Cheers
Will let you all know when it goes in next what they do.
Cheers
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04-06-2005, 11:27 AM
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Mine don't really squeal but they make a sort of GROINK noise just as the wheels stop or start turning (mainly just as the calipers are released). I notice it especially when it's raining. Is this different that what others are experiencing? It is loud enough to be irritating to me at times. Will this be fixed by the brake drying system on newer cars? Speaking of which, I wonder if the brake drying will cause even worse dust build-up.