New brakes squeaking

Had front brakes replaced 6 months ago and have squeaked ever since. Took back to "reputable mechanic", replaced pads. Went out of town, had to SLAM on brakes to avoid accident, brakes started squeaking again. Took back again, nothing wrong, greased. Still squeaks. Never had a problem before replaced. Love this van!!!!!

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Posted on Nov 27, 2017

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Sounds like you may have had soft compound brake pads before and now been replaced with metal compound pads.metal pads great for long wearing and long life but squeal a lot and are harder to stop the vehicle.

you can try to give front brakes a good pressure wash or hose the dust off as this is usually the reason for the squealing.

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Posted on Nov 25, 2008

SOURCE: Squeaking brake from the front ( one side)

use sand paper to sand the pads, this should eliminate the noise.

Anonymous

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Posted on Jul 10, 2009

SOURCE: 84 Eldorado squeaks when driving and stops when i press thebrakes

its time for new brakes..read your owners manual...brakes will tell you they need replacing with squeeks or chirps and these go away when you press the pedal.

bo6865

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Posted on Sep 05, 2009

SOURCE: My wheels are squeaking. The squeak starts just

you need to change your brakes. they have squeaker tabs on them to let you know they are worn real low.

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toneman2121

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Posted on Mar 25, 2010

SOURCE: replaced pads/resurfaced/anti squeak and STILL a squeak. Why?

one thing you didn't mention is if the dealer replaced the caliper hardware. take alook at this:
http://www.aa1car.com/library/tr996.htm

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Anonymous

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Posted on Feb 28, 2011

SOURCE: my front brakes squeak, I replaced the pads but

There is an ongoing problem with squeaking front brakes on dodge rams and charger rt.From 2000 up to present Ihave been told dodge used cheap pads and rotors on a lot of there cars and trucks.I own a 2008 charger rt with 40000 miles and changed brake pads and rotors twice and they still squeak.i herd only remedy is to buy upgraded pads and rotors but these are much more expensive then stock parts.For now i am putting up with squeak till i get the extra money to get rid of noise.the brakes wont fail they just squeak.(I know very annoying)for now i just turn up radio a little louder LoL.But until dodge admits there using cheap ???? parts complaining to dealer didnt help.Good luck. PS A friend of mine put on slotted rotors and expensive pads and yes the still squeak.So mabye it has somthing to do with calipers but again dodge wont admit this.

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