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Originally Posted by brillo_76
It actually could just be the brake pads themselves. Are the calipers free the pistons moving freely? Brake pads can slide freely? As these other things can be causing issues too. Are you feeling any heat from the front brakes after a drive? These can also cause a squeal.
I had a set of pads squealing only when I backed up. Upon investigation, I found a piston on the caliper was seized. Causing this entire issue. So might be worth going over the calipers with a fine tooth comb and check everything out.
Also maybe best to be sure the 2 springs are in place. One will keep the pads from chattering. The other clips over the 2 pins to hold tension on them. As these are just some thoughts as to why your breaks maybe squeling on you. :-)
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Pistons not seized, didn't have any trouble backing them out to get the new pads in. I did grease the pads so they should be able to slide freely too. I haven't checked for heat after a drive, wouldn't they be hot pretty much any time you drive? Springs/retainers are all in place and everything was looking good yesterday. I guess I'll bust out my fine tooth comb to check again tonight. Thanks!
