Squeaky Brakes on 2009

[dgsmith15]

I purchased my 2009 Sport Edition back in June of this year. Since then, I have put about 6,000 miles on it with the majority of those miles coming from city driving.

Over the past month or so I've noticed that my brakes have begun squeaking (squealing) whenever I lightly apply pressure to them.

With this being the 4th car I've owned, all signs point to the brake pads needing to be replaced. However, considering the fact that the vehicle doesn't have very many miles on it, could it possibly be something else? I have to admit, it's pretty disheartening to think that the pads might need replacing after only 6 months of (primarily) city driving.

Also, I haven't looked yet, but off the top of anyone's head, would simple brake work be covered under the factory warranty? I would imagine that it would NOT, but then again I haven't bothered looking.

 

[cknsls@adelphia]

I purchased my 2009 Sport Edition back in June of this year. Since then, I have put about 6,000 miles on it with the majority of those miles coming from city driving.

Over the past month or so I've noticed that my brakes have begun squeaking (squealing) whenever I lightly apply pressure to them.

With this being the 4th car I've owned, all signs point to the brake pads needing to be replaced. However, considering the fact that the vehicle doesn't have very many miles on it, could it possibly be something else? I have to admit, it's pretty disheartening to think that the pads might need replacing after only 6 months of (primarily) city driving.

Also, I haven't looked yet, but off the top of anyone's head, would simple brake work be covered under the factory warranty? I would imagine that it would NOT, but then again I haven't bothered looking.

I have an '05 Sport Edition and haven't had this particular problem. I have had rotors that needed to be turned when the pads were due to be replaced because the rotors were out of round. With that said, you can have brake squeal if the pads have a glaze on them. This is more likely to happen in the type of driving you are mentioning. I had rotors turned and pads replaced by the dealer under warranty. The SUV had more than 12K, but less than 36,000 miles when this was done. I don't know if this was standard practice, or the dealer's call. If your not experiencing any vibration, ask the dealer to replace the pads only at no-charge. Since dealers usually don't like to do a half-way job, they may just go ahead and turn the rotors as well and not charge you!

 

[Uneek]

You should get more than 6000 on the brake pads even in city. My '05 Tacoma got 15-16k with all city miles and the lining had a good 3-4mm left.

 

[Elusive]

If i were in your shoes, i would take off your wheels and check your pads / calipers. If you pads are worn down at 6k there is a problem. Could be a seized piston in the caliper. If you dont find any noticeable excessive wear on the pads, and the caliper pistons move freely then it may be as simple as lubing your anti-squeel shims.

My brakes started squeeling at around 20k so i went and bought a new set of OEM pads. When i took out the old pads i noticed that they still had over 60% so i cleaned off the shim plates and pad backing and applied freash grease. Problem solved.

 

[KB084RUNNER]

I have an '05 Sport Edition and haven't had this particular problem. I have had rotors that needed to be turned when the pads were due to be replaced because the rotors were out of round. With that said, you can have brake squeal if the pads have a glaze on them. This is more likely to happen in the type of driving you are mentioning. I had rotors turned and pads replaced by the dealer under warranty. The SUV had more than 12K, but less than 36,000 miles when this was done. I don't know if this was standard practice, or the dealer's call. If your not experiencing any vibration, ask the dealer to replace the pads only at no-charge. Since dealers usually don't like to do a half-way job, they may just go ahead and turn the rotors as well and not charge you!

First pull off one wheel at a time and clean the whole caliper assembly with some brakekleen (autozone) then see if that helps. I have always gone over 50,000 miles on Toyota factory truck pads and 65,000 on Toyota car factory pads. When the vehicle was new did you drive it hard the first 500 miles? If you get your pads replaced make sure you do a 20-40 bed in procedure when the pads are brand new.

With brand new pads and clean rotors (turned or cleaned with emery cloth)take the vehicle for a ride and run up to 40 mph and apply the brakes gradually until you go to 5mph and release and keep driving for one mile to allow the rotor & pad to cool. Then repeat up to 40 down to 5. Do this 20 to 30 times but at least 20 to allow the transfer of pad material onto the rotor surface and will ensure long pad life. Do allow at least one mile of driving in between each stop to cool the pads and do not over heat. Afterward you need to drive easy on the pads with long gradual stops for the first 500 miles. Then you should get really long life from your pads.

 

[Lowpro]

I've had the same issue on my '07 SportsEdition with 36k miles.

It seems my right front brake always seems to squeal when I lightly tap the brakes but if I brake harder then it goes away.

I got my car serviced 10/31/09 and the vehicle inspection says that I still have 5mm in my front brakes and 8mm in my rear brakes.

I've had the service guys check the brakes but they said that visually they look fine.

Just gonna have to pull off the wheel and clean it up I guess.