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My left front wheel squeeks until i press the break pedal

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Usually it's the pad sensor. It's a little metal tab that begins to come into contact with the brake rotor as the pad wears down. It's put there to squeak when the brake pads are getting low to let you know it's time to change them.

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Most likely the brake shoe in that wheel is worn down to the rivets and those metal rivets are scraping on the drum. If you have a new brake shoe installed right away you will be ok. if you wait, you may also have to have the drums turned. By the way brake shoes come in pairs so they will change both front brake pads. Joe

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Check condition of disc pads, replace if badly worn,
Check any brake pad anti-rattle springs/clips are correctly fitted.
If no problem can be found with the brakes, check condition and adjustment of wheel bearing especially if the vehicle has been driven in deep water.
Check wheel attachment nuts - don't forget also to check for loose or damaged wheel dress rims etc.

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Changed the master cylender and vacuum booster and blead the system by the book and still cant get breaks without pumping them.

There must be air in the system some where. i am not sure of the year ,make and model of this van and also not sure of the brake system, for example if you have drum brakes in the rear then first adjust them.
The next step is to fill the master cylinder, make sure there are no leak anywhere.Next step start at the master cylinder, at the line to master do not worry about abs system. have someone inside ready to pump brake pedal and hold.Have them pump pedal three times and hold pedal with a little pressure.make sure as you open the bleeder they push on pedal and keep foot on brake until you tell them to pump again. the pedal is to be pumped three times every times.
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