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my car is squealing when driving after i change the brake.?
hello,
i just change my brake (myself) of my honda crv 2000. i tried to change the rotor too, but i couldn't take out the 2 screws for the rotor (i tried to use a impact srewdriver, hit the screws with hammer just they show on youtube but didn't work, the screws just got ripped) so i just change the brake pad.
i never did it before, just checked on youtube. now, my car is make a squealing nose when driving. is that because the brake pad are not well installed?
3 Answers
- 10 years agoFavorite Answer
The surface of the rotors are warn to your old pads. Because the flat surface of your new pads do not match up with the rough/warn surface of your old rotors, they make a squealing noise.
You will need to replace the rotors or get them turned to fix this issue.
You may want to look into the function of that screw on the rotors, the rotors are normally held on by the wheel and the lug nuts. The screw on the rotors is usually just to keep the rotors on the car when it is on the assembly line, but serves no function after the wheels have been installed. You may be able to grind it right off.
Good Luck
Source(s): http://mibearings.com/ - JohnLv 610 years ago
after just putting in the pads (without surfacing the rotor) the pads have to wear in-they will squeal--not the best kind of brake job--get yourself some help and re-do your brakes or have problems later
Source(s): worked on my share of junk - Jon GLv 710 years ago
its cause you just replaced the pads. To get it to stop you need to replace the rotors or get them turned. Its normal for it to squeal after pad slapping your brakes.
