New Brake Pads?
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I'm currently experiencing squeaking in the front when applying the brakes but it seems to only happen during the first few minutes of driving the car then goes away I guess when the car has warmed up. Is this an indicator that the brake pads are worn out since I know the oem pads squeal when its time to be replaced, and is it normal for it to squeal at cold temperatures and disappear when warm?
If indeed the brake pads are worn out, which pads should I go with: oem or other, considering that it is only street driven and not intended for track use. Input on this would greatly be appreciated
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Originally Posted by toniotran,Mar 24 2009, 02:52 AM
I'm currently experiencing squeaking in the front when applying the brakes but it seems to only happen during the first few minutes of driving the car then goes away I guess when the car has warmed up. Is this an indicator that the brake pads are worn out since I know the oem pads squeal when its time to be replaced, and is it normal for it to squeal at cold temperatures and disappear when warm?
If indeed the brake pads are worn out, which pads should I go with: oem or other, considering that it is only street driven and not intended for track use. Input on this would greatly be appreciated ![heart.gif](https://www.s2ki.com/forums/images/smilies/heart.gif)
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Oh, and OEM pads are very well suited for this car for street use. Get an AP1 set if you want less dusting than an AP2 set.
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hmmm...very interesting, the squeal only happens when I apply the brakes so that narrows it down to the brakes, but it only happens at the first drive of my car in the day and then it goes away just after a couple of minutes and its gone all day long. When the brake pads are ready to be replaced as mentioned by Elistan, it only makes sense that the squeal should remain consistent as you apply the brakes but it doesn't, so it has me confused???Thanks for the comment
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It's very common for cold brakes to squeal. Not so common with the OEM compounds, but still not worrisome. Has it been unusually cold where you live lately?
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Well it's very easy to visually inspect the brakes. You can get a good look even with the wheel on, and if you can take the wheel off you can see everything. If it all looks good, and it only squeals when the brakes are cold and/or you are just brushing them lightly, I would not worry about it.
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I just replaced my original pads, and they would squeal on light braking, but not moderate/heavy braking. Visually on the car, there was pad left and they weren't down to the wear indicators yet, but off the car, my pads were all cracked through the middle, which may be why I got squeal. Also, the anti-squeal stuff was all worn away.
How long have you had the current pads on the car?
How long have you had the current pads on the car?
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