Arcticcl9

My 09 TSX has a very bad squealing on the driver rear side and the car has about 8000 miles. Brakes are working fine, however, every time I step on the brakes, it squeals like a mad pig on crack. Think it's worth the trouble to bring it into the dealer? I'm worried their "fix" will be turning the rotors, which can cause more problems down the road for me (warp rotors, etc).

DerwoodEE

If you don't want to take it to the dealer, then what do you propose as a solution?

I'd just take it to the dealer with only 8K on them.

Nabooly

I called the dealer and they told me its normal on the TSXs and not to worry about it.

I think Ill talk to the salesman that sold me the car, he should be more helpful. I don't wanna haveto turn up the radio so i don't hear the squeaking.

DerwoodEE

It's never "normal" for your brakes to squeak. It's only normal when they need to be replaced/repaired.

jlstsx09

Everything is "normal" when it comes to an Acura TSX. I have to go to the dealer an average of three times before an issue is fixed. Do they really think their product is that good? Never again!

HeavyDuty

Geez, anyway, yeah, squeaking brakes are not normal (unless they're Brembo GT's with coolstop pads and the car is totally cold like in the morning.)

If you've already sent in your sales survey, your salesman won't be of much use but it's worth a try. Tell the service advisor you'd like for one of his guys to look at it as it's not normal & offer an 'excellent' survey for his efforts.

Arcticcl9

I took my TSX in way too many times already for "minor" noises. I don't have the time to take my car in every two months, etc., but if there is a fix (like replacing parts that are defective) then I'll go to a good dealership for the fix. I just don't like quick fixes like turning the rotors since that wears and eats up the brake parts prematurely.

Btw, the noise is loud, and it squeals the whole time that I have the brake pedal depressed.

rockstar143

iTrader: (6)

Maybe they don't use synthetic caliper grease at the dealer...how about possibly stopping by a brake shop and have them grease the shims. Or maybe different pads. I agree...not normal...and very annoying and should be handled at the dealer but sometimes you have to take matters into your own hands and if you love that car that can't include turning it in.

mcabutti

My brakes have been squealing as well. I finally got tired of it and ordered some ATE Premium One ceramic brake pads from the Tire Rack and now my brakes are QUIET! Total investment including shipping was around $60.00.

Farage

you should get the name of who told you its normal, then go down to the dealership and slap the shit outa them.

tmento

I never had this issue on my TSX, but my wife's jeep's brakes used to do this right after a fresh pair of pads were put on. To silence the accusations that I did something wrong (i do my own brake work). I went down to the local auto parts store and picked up some brake pad lubricant. I don't remember the exact brand I used, but this stuff looks to be the same stuff.

I wouldn't waste your time going to a dealership or brake shop without trying some kinda silicone lubricant out first. If the problem still persists, then I'd def go to the dealership and slap the shit outta the guy that told you it is normal. I'd tell him that there is no well in hell that the sound of a "squealing pig" should ever be a normal sound coming from a supposed luxury brand car that costs over $30k. Tell him if you wanted to buy a piece of shit, you would have just purchased a Kia.

Just my $.02

rmastbro

Same problem with my 09 TSX and they also turned the rotors .. squeals are now gone ..

sccmoore

Was having the same problem. Have about 12,000 miles on the car. Took it in last week and service rep said Acura knows there's an issue so they ended up replacing the front pads, rotors and calipers. No more squeal.

beerman3828

Defective cheap rotors I am assuming

Supreme

iTrader: (1)

just starting noticing mine last week. Good thing i found this thread, thought i was the only one. I'm too damn busy to visit the dealership anytime soon though. i'm only around 6.5k

jsquared8

i just started hearing this sound recently too. i will probably stop by the dealer this weekend and see what they can do. hopefully they actually fix the noise :P haha

WestsideTSX

I have 17k and i have to take it in the morning.. squels even when i am not braking..

patcracks

yea westside my car has 16k miles and just started to squeel and squeak like crazy when i am not braking...its a constant sound...this car is so wack i cant wait to get rid of it..

Mironenko

yo, patcracks

I got the same issue with my car. It's 09 TSX with 23k on it, and it started squealing very loud when I'm not braking. Acuras are supposed to be quality cars, I'm not sure what's going on.
If you find a fix, please share. I't embarrasing to even drive the car now. I was thinking it could possibly be the anti-rattle templates scraping up against the rotors but I didn't get a chance to check it out yet.

tsxuser

my start suealing around 5K. it was two front brakes. I took it to dealer ask them not resurface my rotors what so ever, b/c four rotors were replace at 1K due to vibration. They end up change two front new pads under warranty. Now is 8.2K. not heard of it.

lopez205tx

i took my car in and they did a visual check on my breaks and they said it was normal. so i waited a week and took my car back and told them that i was not happy with the brake and check out whats causing this noise, they ended up replacing by brakes and resurfacing my rotors,

lopez205tx

Yeah in know what you mean

1bythesea

Just saw this article tonight. Sorry for no link. Type the title in a google search; NY Times had the article. Print and take it in to the dealer.

April 6, 2010, 7:30 am
Honda Settles Class-Action Suit Over Brakes by Christopher Jensen

Tapwave

Dang, unfortunately this happened to me last friday, and it squeals like NO OTHER!!!! So after reading the article, im still a little confused. Is it the actual brake pads that are defective?? Because my friend with an 08 accord said she had the same problem and got her pads replaced, but she says the problem is returning.

I found a coupon at firestone for $50 off with a $50 online rebate for 4-wheel service which covers resurfacing rotors, inspection of brake components, and installation of new Wagner Thermo-Quiet brake pads. So I'm contemplating whether I should get this fixed or will the problem just return anyways??

Arcticcl9

Here is the link, all 2009 Acura TSX owners should read this:
http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010...t-over-brakes/

lightjak_tsx

thanks for the info

harkroad

Has anyone taken this to a Dealer and what did they say.. The dealer wanted 180 for new rear pads with 23k on them. I said no thanks.