Brake squeal while driving
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Brake squeal while driving I recently replaced the brakes on my 2000 firebird. They have been on for a while with no problems. I did the bedding and greased them up as told. But now as I drive the left rear squeaks loudly while driving. It stops when I apply the brakes, only occurs when driving... Any ideas on how to stop it?? Thanks!
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Its your break hardware kit. You know those little silver colored tabs that go between the pad and bracket? Its rubbing the rotor. Had the same issue a while back. It won't hurt anything but will probably drive you insane.
A GM hardware kit will stop it if you want to spend the money.
A GM hardware kit will stop it if you want to spend the money.
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Its your break hardware kit. You know those little silver colored tabs that go between the pad and bracket? Its rubbing the rotor. Had the same issue a while back. It won't hurt anything but will probably drive you insane.
A GM hardware kit will stop it if you want to spend the money.
A GM hardware kit will stop it if you want to spend the money.
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It's also only there when I turn any to the left..
And to elaborate on the squeal it is on and off like it's only a certain spot that it hits. When I speed up, it speeds up, when I slow down it slows down
And to elaborate on the squeal it is on and off like it's only a certain spot that it hits. When I speed up, it speeds up, when I slow down it slows down
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I was finally home long enough to try and snip the hardware but ended up screwing up everything. When we did the brakes I used locktite on the caliper bolts.. I loosened them but the rubber part spun along with the bolt, last time I could hold this with my fingers but it was stuck this time. I tried retightening the bolt and it SNAPPED in half... Most still stuck in the caliper. The caliper still stays on so hopefully I can make it somewhere to get the bolt tapped out.. So mad at myself!
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