Possible Rotor problems?
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Possible Rotor problems?
Ever since I got my truck, all the breaks do is squeak. I've had the rotors turned a few times and had my brake pads replaced, but they squeak terribly at any stopping speed. I'm very careful to stop slowly to prevent this, but it never helps. I kind of wonder if I need to have my rotors replaced... is this a possible problem? Being that I'm the second owner, I don't have any idea about the history of the vehicle, rotors, or brakes. I drive a 94 single cab F-150, by the way.
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Xabrophazon
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Possibly but I would doubt it if you have had the rotors turned. To eliminate annoying squeaking I have gone to a ceramic blend pad, they cost a little more and wear a little faster, but no squeak and reduced brake dust on the wheels.
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What you are most likely hearing, is the back of the pad rubbing against the caliper. Unless you do the brakes yourself, its kind of hard to imagine. When I do the brakes, I clean all the rust from the caliper/spindle grooves and use a moly grease on the pins. Also putting the grease on the back of the pad will stop and/or reduce the squealing. Could also be a shim on the back of the pad has slipped.
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I don't usually do the brakes myself, but I have done them before, so I have an idea as to what you guys mean. Thanks for the info, by the way. I'll try getting my rotors tuned and see what that does.
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