squeeky brakes

CWL · Aug 4, 2009

I seem to have issues with squeeky disc brakes on my pickups. Several pickups over many years. I notice them squeeking when I am driving under 35mph. As soon as I apply the brakes the sqeeking goes away. The pads aren't worn out and the rotors are good. I do tend to drive a lot of sand and gravel roads along with about 65 miles of interstate driving daily. I almost never make "panic stops" and generally use light braking pressure. Are my pads glazing on me?

Anonymous-0 · Aug 4, 2009

This is pretty normal with the conditions you're in. A differnt pad material might make the squeek go away but I bet it won't for very long. All that's happening is grit is caught on the pad and is just slightly touching the rotor. When you hit the brakes, the grit is mashed into the pad. The pads ride right against the rotor only enough to keep them warm so the braking force is reduced. This tinny gap lets the grit buildup and it can't pass on through.

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