Semi metallic squeal?

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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 10:22 AM
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Semi metallic squeal?

does anyone have this squeal coming from there brakes when they apply very little pressure? If you guys do, then does anyone know if it's normal or not? thanks guys!
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 12:00 PM
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How many miles are on your car, or that set of pads?

If you've got over 10K miles on the pads, check the Brembo pads for wear.
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 12:16 PM
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could be the `low pad warning squeeler`- its a tab of metal attached to the pad- when pad gets low the tab hits the rotor and makes the noise

Or could be glaze on the pads or rotors from driving it too gently on the brakes~

Either way pull the wheels and inspect the pads and rotors
Good help in the brake DIY for noobs
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 01:03 PM
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Cool

Yes, mine do it also. Got bout 3 k miles. I hate it. It is the worst at like around 6:30 am when I am backing out of the garage. I know my neighbors can hear it. I hate this........

I knew about it before I got my new pads/rotors. But I didn't know how much it would happen. But stop they do. I don't see any usage on them yet ether. So it's "give & take" right?
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 07:06 PM
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i guess the dealer is right then cause he refused to replace them.
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 07:18 PM
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Try spraying a jet of water in and between the calipers next time you wash your car. Make sure the brakes are cold so you don't risk warping the rotors.

When you're done, take it for a drive and do a few hard, short stops. This will dislodge any debris stuck between the pads and the rotors. Don't overdo it or you will overheat your brakes.

The number one cause of brake squeal is brake dust. These quick fixes will help to keep the dust down and hopefully keep your brakes quieter.
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