SlickJay12

Hey guyz I have 00Tl. Every time I brake I hear a squealing noise from the front side of the car. Im thinking the brake pad is worn out(Correct me if im wrong on that one). If so where do u guyz recommend I take it to get it fix. Thankz

01tl4tl

Guessing you are not a do it yourself repair person so:
Take it to a private shop, look in the phone book Yellow Pages and there will be some that specialize in Acura or at least inport cars.

The noise may be from a metal tab that touches the rotor as brakes get low- fix right away or things get more expensive

SlickJay12

What kinda pad should i get? I guess it would be better to change both the driver & passanger side brake Pads.?

01tl4tl

Brake pads MUST be changed in sets- that means left and right side of the car
Usually there is some surface wear to the rotor that can be fixed on a machine "turned or resurfaced" other times the rotors are worn badly and need replacements

Again- since you seem to be new to car repairs- take it to a shop for proper inspection

DO NOT just throw pads on it and think all is well.

SlickJay12

So i went to the mechanic today & he said my left end side clippers & may be the rotors may be the problem. so i would need to change them both, 2 mechanic said these too. So what do u guyz think. The other mechanic was like i can't just change 1 rotor i would have to change both. Pls need some input, on what to do. Ps is any of u guyz from the NYC? Thankz

hAadOokEn

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my brakes squeak too but in the rear.. i dont know why it squeals because there is a lot of brake pad left and i dont think the rotor is the prob because it isnt warped or doesnt shake when i brake.. my friends tell me that its just the hotness of the weather and brake that make the noise.. is that true? or anyone else can help me to answer why it squeaks?? (duralast pads, rotors, POS brands?)

01tl4tl

left end side clippers -- he told you what???

Did they say bad CALIPER of left side maybe

And yes rotor- like brake pads, are replaced in sets of left and right
safety says its cheaper to replace both because they wear out together.
Sometimes you can resurface the rotors- depending on thickness left and deep grooves to be removed- noise often means it was a while ago you needed brakes
Go with the guy who you feel has a clean shop, says he uses brake caliper grease on every job and has experience with Acura TL brakes.
There is nothing difficult about the job, just nice to have someone familiar with Acura so they use good parts for you
To inspect- they wheels should have been removed and the rotors and pads visually inspected- not- I have a noise- You need brakes and rotors!

01tl4tl

Some friends! the weather hahahaha what is this guy- a service writer?

There may be glaze on the pads from overuse/overheating heating from hard driving or there could be a ridge on the rotor edge- you can see/feel it-
that will make noise on initial contact
How long have these pads been on?
Any color like blue on the rotors
Pull a wheel and inspect any brake noise right away!!!