What Causes Squeaking Noises When Braking?

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VonBentley
07/29/25 5:40pm
The causes of squeaking noises when braking include: 1. Overly hard brake pads; 2. Brake pads worn down to the backing plate; 3. Excessive wear on the brake disc or drum; 4. Rust on the brake caliper; 5. Stiff parking brake cable; 6. Slow return of the master brake cylinder; 7. Worn guide pins or detached spring clips; 8. Foreign objects lodged between the brake disc and pad. If shiny contaminants are found on the brake pads, they can be removed by sanding with coarse grit. After sanding, reassemble the brake system and test drive. If the noise disappears once the brake pads heat up, the issue is resolved. Persistent noise indicates the need for brake pad replacement.
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