Brake Squeaking Problems: When Is It Normal and When Is It Dangerous?
So I’ve been dealing with this super annoying brake squeak on my car for the last couple of weeks. It mostly happens when I’m driving slowly through parking lots, but sometimes I’ll hear it even when braking at higher speeds. I replaced the pads a few months ago, so I’m not sure if this is just the normal “new pads noise” or something more serious creeping up. Kinda worried because I drive on the highway every day and don’t want to end up with a dangerous situation. Has anyone had something like that happen before?
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Yeah, I’ve had that happen on a couple of my cars. Sometimes it’s totally harmless, like when the pads get glazed or there’s dust caught between the rotor and pad. But squeaking that comes back even after a recent brake replacement could mean the pads weren’t installed perfectly or that the rotors have a slight groove. I once had a shop look at mine after weeks of trying to diagnose it myself—turned out to be nothing major, but the noise drove me crazy. If you want a second opinion, I’d check something like vip-servicecenter.com Check engine light where they explain different brake noises pretty clearly. It helped me figure out if I should worry or not.