Help identify Squeal (video)
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Help identify Squeal (video) Everytime I fix something, something else goes wrong sheesh. I replaced my entire differntial about 2 weeks ago an ever since then whenever I turn the car on a put it into any gear the parking brake (emergency) brake illuminates an now I'm getting this squeal that u hear in this video. I just replaced the brakes the rotors where resurfaced an i check the the emergency brake. I even took it to a shop they put it on a lift an they claimed they look at everything an could y Can't find anything either.input is appreciated
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Everytime I fix something, something else goes wrong sheesh. I replaced my entire differntial about 2 weeks ago an ever since then whenever I turn the car on a put it into any gear the parking brake (emergency) brake illuminates an now I'm getting this squeal that u hear in this video. I just replaced the brakes the rotors where resurfaced an i check the the emergency brake. I even took it to a shop they put it on a lift an they claimed they look at everything an could y Can't find anything either.input is appreciated
Does the squeal happen at speed?
Your brake light is probably just a dirty switch at the parking brake handle under the console. (It's in the same neighborhood as the shifter.) Maybe your stick is knocking up against the wire for that? If you take the center console out, you should easily be able to get to the bottom of that issue.
Your brake light is probably just a dirty switch at the parking brake handle under the console. (It's in the same neighborhood as the shifter.) Maybe your stick is knocking up against the wire for that? If you take the center console out, you should easily be able to get to the bottom of that issue.
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Does the squeal happen at speed?
Your brake light is probably just a dirty switch at the parking brake handle under the console. (It's in the same neighborhood as the shifter.) Maybe your stick is knocking up against the wire for that? If you take the center console out, you should easily be able to get to the bottom of that issue.
Your brake light is probably just a dirty switch at the parking brake handle under the console. (It's in the same neighborhood as the shifter.) Maybe your stick is knocking up against the wire for that? If you take the center console out, you should easily be able to get to the bottom of that issue.
I'd still test that brake handle switch - its probably not related to your noise. If it is good, then you could have a serious problem with your brakes. (I understand it will also illuminate for Low fluid, etc.)
On the sound, it might be a bad wheel bearing. I don't have a lot of direct experience with the rear bearings, so maybe someone else can chime in on that one? It might also be the new brakes dragging. Did you lubricate the slider pins when you replaced the pads?
On the sound, it might be a bad wheel bearing. I don't have a lot of direct experience with the rear bearings, so maybe someone else can chime in on that one? It might also be the new brakes dragging. Did you lubricate the slider pins when you replaced the pads?
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I won't try to figure out your issue from the video because there just isn't enough to go on from it but......I will however share my past experiences for squeaks and what they were. Bent squeakers on the pads from dropping them, bent dust covers from moving/changing parts on the rear causing the dust cover to rub up against the rotor, a bad bearing, the inside of the wheel rubbing against the caliper because of clearance issues.......
Maybe this might give you an idea of what to look for....good luck!
Maybe this might give you an idea of what to look for....good luck!
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Yes everything was lubbed up I checked the ebrake but it won't hurt to do it again. I took it to a shop because when I turn left coming down on a ramp I also here some noise they couldn't replicate the sound though. Do they couldn't figure it out either these cars are tricky
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I won't try to figure out your issue from the video because there just isn't enough to go on from it but......I will however share my past experiences for squeaks and what they were. Bent squeakers on the pads from dropping them, bent dust covers from moving/changing parts on the rear causing the dust cover to rub up against the rotor, a bad bearing, the inside of the wheel rubbing against the caliper because of clearance issues.......
Maybe this might give you an idea of what to look for....good luck!
Maybe this might give you an idea of what to look for....good luck!
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I had a squeak once that was a bitch to find......the little bastard just stopped on its own.
But....a friend was going to swap rims with the front rim and go for a slow drive to see if that solved it. Then he was going to remove the caliper, put the wheel back on and go for a drive to see if it stopped. That was his way of narrowing it down to....rim, then caliper/brakes, then to the bearing.
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But....a friend was going to swap rims with the front rim and go for a slow drive to see if that solved it. Then he was going to remove the caliper, put the wheel back on and go for a drive to see if it stopped. That was his way of narrowing it down to....rim, then caliper/brakes, then to the bearing.
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Have you tried just jacking up that wheel and freespinning it by hand to see if you can hear the squeak? Try this first and you might actually be able to hear it and track it down. Also, if that doesn't work. Take the wheel off and inspect different areas of the inside of it looking for "shiny" marks indicating rubbing. Check the pieces closest to the rotor and see if any of those are making contact, again looking for "shiny" areas. You'll find it, just keep at it and you will eventually have your "Ah Ha!!!!" moment.