brakes

[V6&V8SHO]

I have had all new rotors and pads put all around on my car and about 1,000 miles down the road I get a sight squeek when i engage the brake and once pressure is applied no squeek. what the deal?

 

[sdpatt]

You probably just have some road grit in the pads. It should go away on its own oor after a good splashing through the rain or a car wash. Just in case, check the rotors for any scratches. It's not impossible for a pad to come off the backing plate.

 

[V6&V8SHO]

Update: Well now I get a consitant squeek from the left front wheel, and I think I heard a slight grind when I turned right. Never happens when I turn left. What now? Oh yeah and I washed it too. Check the rotor with my finger and it is smooth.

 

[sdpatt]

I'm still thinking that something is embedded in the pad. I have had carbon metallic pads with larger than expected chunks of metal in the pad material that caused much squealing until removed with a screwdriver tip. You will have to disassemble the brake to inspect the pads to check for a condition such as this.

Scott