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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 10:08 AM
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Brake squealing

OK, I looked at my pads and rotors, the pads have at least 70% of the pad left on them, the rotors are smooth as a babies you know what.

BUT, when I drive, I get a squeal from the wheels. I assumed I needed to change out the pads and possibly rotors but that does not seem to be the case.

Is there a "glaze" on the rotors that is causing this noise. If so, is there a way to clean them? I really don't want to have to get new rotors because the ones on there look pretty good right now.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 11:58 PM
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Is it both wheels or just one?
 
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 10:40 AM
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SOunds like both wheels.

I went out and bought some disc brake spray to make them a bit quieter.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 01:04 PM
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Eliminating Disc Brake Noise
 
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 02:14 PM
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Part of the problem has to do with semi metallic pads I think. I've fought the brake squeal on the Expedition for quite some time to no avail.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 11:13 AM
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I replace my front pads every 12-18 months when they start to make annoying noise.
 
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What pads have you been using?
 
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