Friday, June 3, 2011

The front brakes on my car are squeaking. Do the brake pads need replacing?

I bought a suzuki swift from a careful lady driver in september 2006. It was/still is in good condition. I recently had the tyres changed on the vehicle and when i was in the garage, an engineer pointed out that the front disc pads were looking worn down, he even suggested to have them replaced. I didn't have them replaced because my car was booked in the next day for a service. When the car went in for a service i mentioned to the people at the service desk to check the brakes as the pads were wearing down and have recenlty been squeaking. I just call the garage to enquire about how the service went and they said everything is fine. They said that the front break pads were ok. I am some what surprised and thought that they were going to be replaced. Any comments welcome!!The front brakes on my car are squeaking. Do the brake pads need replacing?if the garage carried out a service on your car then checking the brake pads comes as standard on a service in my experience from working on cars some times the pads just need abit of cooper grease on them where they make contact with the calliper if you had your tyres fitted at a quick fit or one of them places then they are none for telling people that they needed new brake pads or shock absorbers that's how they make there money scum bags but I'm sure if the garage carryed out the service right they would of told you the brake pads needed changing its in there interest or if they was low they would normally tell you they need changing in a couple of thousand miles or so or in the next service which ever was closest hope this helps take care and remember that brakes are important so if worth getting a second look by someone else if they say they need doing get in touch with the garage that carryed out the service and ask why it wasn't picked up be careful out thereThe front brakes on my car are squeaking. Do the brake pads need replacing?the squeaking on the brakes is a sure sign of wear..get them replaced...the next thing is if you don't replace them the metal will be rubbing on the plates or drum.causing more expense later..ask the garage why they didn't change them and next time take the car to a garage that is prepared to listen to you..The front brakes on my car are squeaking. Do the brake pads need replacing?on the calipers, there are two metal brackets that hold the pad itself, that is probably what is squeaking, they sell the lubricant at auto zone for 1.00 and is fairly easy to put on. about 5 minThe front brakes on my car are squeaking. Do the brake pads need replacing?Some break pads squeek. Usually the cheaper ones.Remember you have pads on the back as well that can squeek. I would ge a second opinion though.The front brakes on my car are squeaking. Do the brake pads need replacing?Yes you definitely need to replace your brake pads. Because you didn't do it before you may even have to replace your rotors. Please have them checked out too. ASAP!!!!!The front brakes on my car are squeaking. Do the brake pads need replacing?Sounds like there its dust on the brake lining. If they said the brake were fine then don't worry. It seems to me that maybe the original engineer may have wanted to make some money from you.The front brakes on my car are squeaking. Do the brake pads need replacing?after mark break pads do squeek but should go away after a week or two also theres a warning bolt in most break pads to let you know when your pads need to be replaced take off the front tire and see how much pad is left and that will tell the whole storieThe front brakes on my car are squeaking. Do the brake pads need replacing?The squeak from disk brakes are usually caused by a dry metal plate which is placed behind the pad to stop stones and grit. Ask the garage (if they haven't done this) if they would put some copper grease between the plate and pad for you. It takes seconds with the wheels off so it should not cost more than a few pounds.The front brakes on my car are squeaking. Do the brake pads need replacing?it might not be the brakes that are sqeeking it could be the suspenions or bearings that could b doing it when u brakeThe front brakes on my car are squeaking. Do the brake pads need replacing?If your brakes are making noise, they probably do need to be replaced. Under the actual pad material on them is what are called squealers. They look like rivets. They make noise to let you know your pads are worn out. If they wear down to bad they could start eating away at your rotor. And that can be expensive. I would have your pads changed.