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OT mechanics: brake question
Posted on 7/25/14 at 7:24 pm
Posted on 7/25/14 at 7:24 pm
When I drive around town, my brakes have started squeaking pretty bad. However, if I drive on the intestate for a while and then get back on surface streets, I have almost zero brake noise.
Any idea why this is? My truck is in the shop to have the brakes checked/replaced but it just seemed odd how they only squeak at certain times.
Any idea why this is? My truck is in the shop to have the brakes checked/replaced but it just seemed odd how they only squeak at certain times.
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Posted on 7/25/14 at 7:28 pm to King of New Orleans
Age/mileage?
You sure it's a squeak and not a scratchy sound?
You sure it's a squeak and not a scratchy sound?
Posted on 7/25/14 at 7:30 pm to VetteGuy
2002
196k
Yeah, it's definitely squeaky.
196k
Yeah, it's definitely squeaky.
Posted on 7/25/14 at 7:35 pm to King of New Orleans
Could be as simple as some minor warping of the rotors.
Once they get hot (interstate driving) they quiet down.
That age and mileage, it's gonna have some oddball crap going on. I wouldn't dump a ton of money in it as long as it's stopping decent.
Once they get hot (interstate driving) they quiet down.
That age and mileage, it's gonna have some oddball crap going on. I wouldn't dump a ton of money in it as long as it's stopping decent.
Posted on 7/25/14 at 7:37 pm to VetteGuy
quote:
Could be as simple as some minor warping of the rotors.
Any idea how much that could cost?
Posted on 7/25/14 at 7:39 pm to King of New Orleans
F150?
About 5 bills for front pads and rotors.
About 5 bills for front pads and rotors.
Posted on 7/25/14 at 7:41 pm to VetteGuy
Tacoma.
5 bills?
5 bills?
Posted on 7/25/14 at 7:49 pm to King of New Orleans
$500
IDK about Tacoma. Probably a bit more.
Your truck is worth putting money into. Tacomas are gold in tje use vehicle world.
IDK about Tacoma. Probably a bit more.
Your truck is worth putting money into. Tacomas are gold in tje use vehicle world.
Posted on 7/25/14 at 7:50 pm to VetteGuy
I hope it's not that then 
I was told it's probably just a simple brake job and would cost between $150-$180.
:praying:
I was told it's probably just a simple brake job and would cost between $150-$180.
:praying:
Posted on 7/25/14 at 7:52 pm to King of New Orleans
So no new rotors, then. Just pads, I guess.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Posted on 7/25/14 at 7:55 pm to VetteGuy
They said they THINK that's what it is. I'll find out for sure in the morning. Thanks for your help!
Posted on 7/25/14 at 7:57 pm to King of New Orleans
Just remember, when you attain power, I'm Viceroy of the French Quarter.
Posted on 7/25/14 at 7:58 pm to VetteGuy
Posted on 7/25/14 at 8:00 pm to King of New Orleans
I would say that when you are in town, you use the brakes and they get hot...on the interstate, you are moving faster and seldom using the brakes so they stay cooler.....
Regardless, the squeaking is almost always either caused by glazed over brake pads or pads that are used well past their life....
Regardless, the squeaking is almost always either caused by glazed over brake pads or pads that are used well past their life....
Posted on 7/25/14 at 8:03 pm to Spankum
quote:
Regardless, the squeaking is almost always either caused by glazed over brake pads or pads that are used well past their life....
Does my price estimate sound realistic for this?
Posted on 7/25/14 at 8:09 pm to King of New Orleans
Your quote sounds realistic for glazed over brake pads, but if you ran the pads too long and screwed up the rotors, I would expect a bit more.....
Did you ever hear a very loud screeching noise that was always present or was it always just a squeal that only happened when you applied the brakes?
Did you ever hear a very loud screeching noise that was always present or was it always just a squeal that only happened when you applied the brakes?
Posted on 7/25/14 at 8:10 pm to King of New Orleans
Any man who pays 500.00 for a brake job just needs to start wearing a dress and give blowjobs. Go buy a tool set , parts and do it yourself and you'll still come in under 500.00. That's just crazy to pay someone that much to change brake pads/shoes and rotors.
Now I'll gladly take your 500.00 as I do everyday from many guys who are afraid of a little dirt and hard work but I'm trying to help you out. Man up.
Now I'll gladly take your 500.00 as I do everyday from many guys who are afraid of a little dirt and hard work but I'm trying to help you out. Man up.
Posted on 7/25/14 at 8:11 pm to Spankum
Only a squeal when I'd brake. Really only when I was really slowing down, like at a stop light. Didn't hear anything if I just tap the brakes.
Posted on 7/25/14 at 8:15 pm to King of New Orleans
New pads and rotors cost about $100 for a parts house. It's only 4 bolts to light them on. You can do it. Watch some YouTube videos.
Posted on 7/25/14 at 8:15 pm to King of New Orleans
Doesn't sound like you ruined the rotors....if you wear brake pads completely out, it.will generally make a terrible screeching. Noise that you absolutely can't ignore....
Fwiw, may not amount to much, but there are almost always some charges associated with a brake job that run it up a bit over the quote....
Fwiw, may not amount to much, but there are almost always some charges associated with a brake job that run it up a bit over the quote....
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