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squeeky brakes arggg!

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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 06:07 AM
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squeeky brakes arggg!

I have an annoying squeek coming from my rear brake , is there a quick fix or does it require a dealership trip.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 08:16 AM
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Take it in. Could be a stuck caliper.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 05:16 PM
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I had that, it was really annoying.. The garage greased up the breaks for me and now its fine.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 05:20 PM
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We use a product called DISC BRAKE QUIET made by CRC, you can purchase it at a parts store.

It is a paste that you apply to the back of the pads, we use it in all our brake jobs, works great, no more squeaks.

hope this helps
 
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Mini Works
We use a product called DISC BRAKE QUIET made by CRC, you can purchase it at a parts store.

It is a paste that you apply to the back of the pads, we use it in all our brake jobs, works great, no more squeaks.

hope this helps
+1 our shop uses this as well. that and they always put fresh grease on the carrier bolts. Other things that dont help with speaking.....pads without a bevled edge...seems to be a problem with the cheapies..
 
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