chrls000171

hey all i need some help. I have about 22k on my lancer oz, well while im driving, when my car slows down to about 10-15 mph, my tires or breaks start to sqeak...BUT im not pressing the break down or anything. Does any1 have an idea what this is???

OZLancer

The same thing happines on my '03. I am told this is due to them being pretty warn (they are at about 30% pad). Although this does not make sense to me the mechanic at my dealership assures me that they are fine and that I have about 10,000 km left on the pads. Mine do it mostly when I turn or when I lightly tap the pedal, and they only squeak for about 40-50% of 1 complete rotation of the wheel - suggesting to me that the rotor may not be entirely true, or even another component of the front end (even tho this explanation would not apply to a consistent squeal)...Another thought is that they may rub when the pads are new, you just don't hear it - only when they begin to glaze a bit..

jtc

iTrader: (9)

check your brake pads. they have a built in thing that makes that squeaking sound on purpose when they're worn down and need to be changed, this is a safety feature and tells you need to get them changed out asap...

OZLancer

This happined to me on another car which had no squeaking feature - they just wore completely out one day - and left me with almost zero brakes and destroyed the rotors and calipers...the only reason I don't get mine done is that the mechanic says to wait...maybe they just want to see me order new OEM rotors or something???

OZLancer

Just like after my last service a "mysterious" NAIL appeared in the sidewall of my tire - where the dealership (Barrie Mitsubishi) suggested I "invest" in 4 NEW tires totalling over $710.00!!

chrls000171

hmm thanks for the help...judgeing from ur posts...i'd say it's time to get aftermarket rotors and break pads?

SIMSSEGA

iTrader: (6)

naw dont worry man

same **** happened here
i drove with them like that for a 1000 miles or so then i got something else fixed and the guy was like holy**** you need new brakes. He put new pads in and something else but no more squeeky!

chrls000171

okay so ill try getting new break pads. another question what kind of break pads do u guys/girls suggest?

imapunkclaimer

iTrader: (29)

im selling some brand new porterfields from RRMs site, i cant use them because i have drilled rotors. so PM me if you wanna buy them. RRM sells for 100+ shipping and ill sell for 90 +shipping. its brand new in box and everything.