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MasterOFDrift · 08-01-2002, 04:05 AM

My breaks squeek every time I use my brakes what causes this? warpped rotors?What can i do to fix the squeeking. It is very loud

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Natty · 08-01-2002, 10:17 AM

There is a tiny speing or piece of metal fitted into the pad that starts to contact the rotor when the pad is almost gone. This is called a wear indicator. It starts squeaking to let you know you need new pads. You have about 3,000 miles to replace the pads or your screwed  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'>
Jeff

Nerfdude · 08-01-2002, 10:40 AM

that's not true... at least, not in my experience. the wear indicator makes a horrible scraping noise, seeing as to how it's a piece of metal dragging along your rotor... the squeaking could be wear, could be brake dust. could be something i don't know. welcome to the wonderful world of disc brakes, kid.
get yourself a can of Brakleen and hose em down. that'll probably do the trick.

240racr · 08-01-2002, 11:26 AM

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This is correct. The wear indicator WILL squeal. That is if you are lucky. If you have some cheap ass pads, inspect them once in a while. The old pads I had were cheap and the wear indicator broke off, so I didn't know I needed new pads. Well, I wore into my rotor. So I had to replace them. (good reason to upgrade to Brembo cross drilled <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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95Blue240sx · 08-02-2002, 01:00 AM

i have the same problem.  i replaced them about 4 months ago and ever since then ive been hearing the damn squeel.  i even used the grease stuff thats suppose to stop the noise.  that didnt work.  im going to get a can of brake cleaner and do what you say and hose them down.

08-01-2002, 10:17 AM	#2
Natty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	There is a tiny speing or piece of metal fitted into the pad that starts to contact the rotor when the pad is almost gone. This is called a wear indicator. It starts squeaking to let you know you need new pads. You have about 3,000 miles to replace the pads or your screwed  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'> Jeff __________________ 1991 White 240sx Fastback LE, rusty spoiler, weak driveshaft, exhaust rattle.... Rattles are just your cars way of saying 'I love you.'

08-01-2002, 11:26 AM	#4
240racr Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hillsboro, OR Age: 49 Posts: 95 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Natty @ Aug. 01 2002,09:17)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">There is a tiny speing or piece of metal fitted into the pad that starts to contact the rotor when the pad is almost gone. This is called a wear indicator. It starts squeaking to let you know you need new pads. You have about 3,000 miles to replace the pads or your screwed <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'> Jeff</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> This is correct. The wear indicator WILL squeal. That is if you are lucky. If you have some cheap ass pads, inspect them once in a while. The old pads I had were cheap and the wear indicator broke off, so I didn't know I needed new pads. Well, I wore into my rotor. So I had to replace them. (good reason to upgrade to Brembo cross drilled <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> ) __________________ Precision T3/T4, 65lb injectors, z32 brakes, AEM EMS, 360WHP

08-02-2002, 01:00 AM	#5
95Blue240sx Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Girls pee-pee when they see me Age: 41 Posts: 4,084 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: 95Blue240sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i have the same problem.  i replaced them about 4 months ago and ever since then ive been hearing the damn squeel.  i even used the grease stuff thats suppose to stop the noise.  that didnt work.  im going to get a can of brake cleaner and do what you say and hose them down. __________________ Please leave me feedback

08-01-2002, 04:05 AM	#1
MasterOFDrift Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: WA Posts: 604 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My breaks squeek every time I use my brakes what causes this? warpped rotors?What can i do to fix the squeeking. It is very loud [edit] spelling and grammar errors

08-01-2002, 10:40 AM	#3
Nerfdude BANNED Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 495 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	that's not true... at least, not in my experience. the wear indicator makes a horrible scraping noise, seeing as to how it's a piece of metal dragging along your rotor... the squeaking could be wear, could be brake dust. could be something i don't know. welcome to the wonderful world of disc brakes, kid. get yourself a can of Brakleen and hose em down. that'll probably do the trick.