gtg749m

So my brakes started squeeling lately. Its not only in the morning either, its from start to finish (30 mile trip) so its definitely not a warm up issue.

I checked all of the pads and they are all still VERY thick on all corners.
Is there something else I need to look for to see what the squeeling is?

Thanks

common reactor

Did you install these pads yourself, or did you buy the car with them? Sometimes it can be the way they are installed. I have several steps I go through that usually limit squealing. If you know performance cars and brakes good enough you can hear the difference between the noise of bad brakes, and a similar noise from good brakes. For instance, ever really listened to a Ferrari come to a stop? It isn't silent.

If you have performance pads (which I hope you do) then that could be your issue right there. My current car (and my STi) has the 4-piston Brembo setup which are very good but very loud brakes. It's a sacrifice you have to make sometimes. If your rotors and pads are good, I would suggest maybe getting brake squeal spray from a NAPA or pep boys. Remember though, that's just a band-aid. The noise will come back.

gtg749m

funny thing is, i bought my car with 27k on the clock. now its at 75k on original pads with plenty of meat. i still have the stock pads in there and they just started squealing.

common reactor

Honestly, I would get new pads and see what happens.

booski

did this start happening recently? and does it pull to either side?

gtg749m

I was going too, but the pads are just so thick still. But I might just have to throw away a set of 'good' pads.

The noise just started happening like a month ago and has been getting worse. It doesnt pull either direction though.

drewmob

Have you taken a wheel off and examined the inner pads? I have seen several cases where one pad wears quicker than its mate. Inner/outer pads don't always wear at the same rate.

Any way you slice it, at 75k on your factory brakes you'd be best served by replacing them with OEM pads.

common reactor

I would go with Project MU...I've had nothing but good experiences with their products

gtg749m

inner pads are just as thick