For the longest time now, I've had a constant squeak or squeal coming from my wheels that accompanied my warped rotors. Well, last week, I replaced all four rotors and brake pads all around. The warped rotor feeling is most definitely gone now, but the constant squeak or squeal persists from time to time. It is most prevalent when I'm driving in a straight line and under about 35 miles per hour. Whenever I'm turning, the squeak/squeal disappears...only to return when I straighten out the wheel. I can go for a while with no noise whatsoever, but it returns when I least expect it.

What the heck could it be?

Do I need to go as far as replacing the calipers as well? Perhaps the calipers aren't fully releasing and keeping the pads pressing on the rotors? If that is the case, why not all the time? Why does it come and go. I'm at a loss.

Any ideas out there?

Thanx.

 

Did you grease up the caliper sliding pins?

I put in new pads this morning and greased the heck out of the pins. All is quiet on the brakejob front.

 

Do you mean the sliding, black rubber-covered pins?



Thanx.

 

The fronts aren't double-sided like that, but they are covered by a "rubber belows". The whole thing slides off for greasing.

Be sure to use a tube of "caliper grease" - a small tube of which is a lifetime supply for the home mechanic.

 

Yeah, I realize that was not the right image to place, but it was the one that showed the boots the best. I'll try this tonight and see what that does for me. I just find it interesting that when I turn, the squeaking stops, but when the wheel returns from the turn, the squeaking starts up again. I would figure if it were brake related (ie. pads pressing on the rotors), then wouldn't the squeaking remain constant regardless of the wheels being turned? Thanx again.

 

Okay. Pulled the calipers off, pulled the rubber boots off, lubricated everything, put the boots back on, reinstalled the calipers. Still squeaking. Just don't understand it. Anyone have any other ideas? Thanx.