How to Deal with Brake Squealing in Cold Weather?
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Here are the methods to deal with brake squealing in cold weather: 1. First, determine the type of noise. If it's a high-pitched squealing sound, like metal scraping during braking—the kind that is very unpleasant and embarrassing—then you need to pay attention. 2. Solutions for squealing: First, check if the brake pads are worn out. If they are, you need to replace them with a new set. Typically, brake pads have a wear indicator (a small metal tab) that makes contact with the brake rotor when the pads are worn down, causing the metal-on-metal squealing. If the pads are new, check for any foreign objects stuck between the brake rotor and pads. 3. If the brake pads are newly replaced and there are no foreign objects, the issue might be due to the break-in period required between new brake pads and the old rotor. In this case, chamfering or sanding the edges of the brake pads can help.