View Full Version : Brake/Rotor squealing problem, *with vid* please help!
nka203
07-29-2007, 04:05 AM
few days ago while i was reversing my rear right brake squealed for a bit then stopped, i wasn't touching the brake pedal, it was just rolling back. then today it worsened and now it happens everytime i reverse, and also when im driving i hear somewhat like a rattle can noise. i checked the brake fluid level, its close to max level, and there's plenty of pad material left. i included a vid to show what i mean.. i'm turning my rotor with my hand with car jacked up, thanks and please lend me some help!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nQ-YkPmghM
cdlong
07-29-2007, 06:37 AM
it sounds like a shim is dragging or something. make sure the shims that sit on the bracket are lined up properly.
nka203
07-29-2007, 09:49 PM
bump! help please
Kaotik25
07-29-2007, 10:04 PM
yeah take cdlong's advice and check for the shims, they often squeal if there's not enough lub.
Sickcarzdriver1
07-29-2007, 10:07 PM
umm are you sure the brake pads arent low. i mean is wear indicaters touching the rotor. oh just a heads up squealing in intervals like that on you rotor may be warped rotors.thats besides the squealing
nka203
07-29-2007, 11:32 PM
mmk thanks for the advice. wheres a good place i can get axxis metal master brake pads?
zerooath
07-29-2007, 11:33 PM
if you recently did a 5 lug swap check and make sure the dust sheilds arent rubbing the rotors..
mine rubbed and i just got a tire iron and bent the dust sheilds back.....you can also cut them off if you'd like.
markyboi
07-29-2007, 11:50 PM
it could also be that the caliper piston are seizing up
S14DB
07-30-2007, 01:06 AM
Pull your hand brake a couple times.
nka203
07-30-2007, 02:08 AM
k found the problem, yep u guys were right, the safety metal thing was touching the rotor. i ordered a set of new pads, but i need to drive the car for a few more days, is it ok if i just cut the safety metal a bit so i dont hear the noise anymore?
Kaotik25
07-30-2007, 02:51 AM
umm yeah u can shave it off so it wont cut into the rotor but would take the car lightly. Hey just a suggestion but look into Hawk brake pads. They are affordable and good pads.
pbcstylez
07-30-2007, 01:20 PM
check to see if you have damaged your rotor already? if the shim has been dragging against your rotor for some period of time it may have already scarred it.
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