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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 08:23 PM
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I would just buy another set of pads for the front from autozone or something. I had an issue with a constant squeaking(more like a whirring) sound while NOT braking. A different brand of pads solved the issue....and they were only like 30 bucks or something.

Also try anti-squeal paste for the pads...not the cheap spray can stuff but the latex/glue like anti-squeal compound. Again...something that worked for me when I had my doubts.

Originally Posted by MTEng
Could it be the (bent??) dust shield rubbing on the rotor???
I would think this would cause a constant sound even when not braking.
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Baco95
I would just buy another set of pads for the front from autozone or something. I had an issue with a constant squeaking(more like a whirring) sound while NOT braking. A different brand of pads solved the issue....and they were only like 30 bucks or something.

Also try anti-squeal paste for the pads...not the cheap spray can stuff but the latex/glue like anti-squeal compound. Again...something that worked for me when I had my doubts.
If the dealer installed factory pads, then I don't think they would be the problem unless the installation was faulty. The factory pads come with their own anti-squeal paste and shims.
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Baco95
I would think this would cause a constant sound even when not braking.
Sometimes the rotor is a little out of true and the shield is just barely rubbing on the high spots. I've seen that many times. Those shields take a beating sometimes when you're breaking ball joints loose and such.

Another thing I've seen from time to time happens when the rotors aren't replaced or turned. Sometimes the new pads are a slightly different size or sit in a slightly different position in the caliper and rub on the rust that builds up at the edge of the contact surface. Usually it goes away within a day or so.
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by MTEng
Sometimes the rotor is a little out of true and the shield is just barely rubbing on the high spots. I've seen that many times. Those shields take a beating sometimes when you're breaking ball joints loose and such.

Another thing I've seen from time to time happens when the rotors aren't replaced or turned. Sometimes the new pads are a slightly different size or sit in a slightly different position in the caliper and rub on the rust that builds up at the edge of the contact surface. Usually it goes away within a day or so.
I wish that was the case.. it's been months -- and it seems to be slowly getting louder (and may even be hitting in 2 spots now).

I have a guy taking it all apart tomorrow, I'll post what he comes up with.
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