{"id":6177,"date":"2020-01-07T01:26:07","date_gmt":"2020-01-07T09:26:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=6177"},"modified":"2023-10-16T00:03:54","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16T07:03:54","slug":"squeaky-brakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/squeaky-brakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Squeaky Brakes: What Do They Mean &#038; How to Fix Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_b6fdfc-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_b6fdfc-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_b6fdfc-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_b6fdfc-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_b6fdfc-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_b6fdfc-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_b6fdfc-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_b6fdfc-42{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_b6fdfc-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_b6fdfc-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_b6fdfc-42 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-44983b  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-0eb875\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_699ae7-a3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_699ae7-a3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_699ae7-a3\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_699ae7-a3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_699ae7-a3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_699ae7-a3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_699ae7-a3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_699ae7-a3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_699ae7-a3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_699ae7-a3 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_699ae7-a3\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Some common causes for squeaky brakes include contaminated friction material, worn-out hardware, or moisture accumulation on the brake rotors.<\/li><li>If the brake pads are new and squeaking, it may be due to the composition of the pads themselves.<\/li><li>One way to fix the issue is by lubricating the backing plate contact points.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Nothing&mdash;except, perhaps, 90s boy band music&mdash;sounds worse than squeaky brakes. Every time you press the brake pedal, the unnerving sound fills your ears. Besides turning up the radio, and masking a potentially dangerous problem, what can you do to get rid of the noise? And what exactly do squeaky brakes mean, anyhow?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Do Squeaky Brakes Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&rsquo;ll give you the good news first: Squeaky brakes don&rsquo;t necessarily mean your pads need to be replaced. You see, there are two distinct brake noises&mdash;one being a metal-on-metal grinding and the other being an annoying squeaking. Either of these can be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/common-symptoms-of-bad-brake-pads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"a symptom of bad brake pads\">a symptom of bad brake pads<\/a>, but the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/grinding-noise-when-driving-causes-what-to-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"grinding\">grinding<\/a> is more worrisome than the squeaking&mdash;although it can be hard to distinguish between the two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&rsquo;re hearing a grinding or a squeaking, no brake noise should be taken lightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Note:<\/strong> The following information is for educational and entertainment purposes only. To ensure your vehicle is safe, have it inspected firsthand by a professional.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"CarParts.com x PowerStop Brakes | Quick Tips with Michael McDowell\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SECze-chm9A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Squeaky Brakes vs. Grinding Brakes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A metallic grinding or scraping noise is bad news. Usually, the sound indicates your pads are worn to the point that either the wear indicator or backing plate is digging into the brake rotor. Also, if your car has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/brake-drum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"rear drum brakes\">rear drum brakes<\/a>, a grinding sound can mean the brake shoe backing plate is contacting the brake drum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, you may only hear the grinding or scraping when coming to a stop. On the other hand, if the wear indicator is contacting the rotor, you&rsquo;ll likely hear the noise anytime the vehicle is in motion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And how about a squeaking or squealing noise? Well, that can indicate a number of issues, as we&rsquo;ll discuss below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Do My Brakes Squeak When Stopping?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every time you come to a stop, you hear an obnoxious squeaking noise. What could it be? In a disc brake system, some of the most common causes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Glazed or contaminated friction material<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One possibility is that the pad&rsquo;s friction material is contaminated with debris or foreign material. Also, the pads could be glazed from getting hot during hard braking. Brakes can also overheat and become glazed on vehicles that tow heavy loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Worn or damaged hardware<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/powerstop-3-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/powerstop-3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/powerstop-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/powerstop-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/powerstop-3-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/powerstop-3-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/powerstop-3.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption><em>If you get any noise whatsoever from your brakes, you should check or have them checked by a professional right away.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Squeaking brakes can result from vibrations. The root cause could be damaged or loose brake hardware, such as springs, built-in shims, and anti-rattle clips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Moisture accumulation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After your vehicle has been sitting for a while, you may hear a squealing sound the first few times you apply the brakes. Over time, moisture accumulates on the brake rotor, creating rust, and it takes a few stops for the pads to clear the buildup from the rotor. In most cases, the noise is normal and is nothing to worry about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lack of lubrication to the backing plate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If there isn&rsquo;t enough lubricant between the brake pad backing plate and the brake caliper, the brakes may make a squeaking noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pad friction material<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, the noise may be due to the pads themselves. Semi-metallic brake pads are particularly prone to squeaking, as we&rsquo;ll discuss later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But wait&mdash;what if your car has rear drum brakes? Much like disc brakes, drums can cause squeaking due to glazed or contaminated friction material, as well as lack of lubrication to the backing plates. Worn or damaged hardware, or the formula of the shoe&rsquo;s friction material, can also cause a squeaking noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why are My <em>New<\/em> Brakes Squeaking?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone is-resized wp-image-6181 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/car-brakes-squeaking.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6181\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/car-brakes-squeaking.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/car-brakes-squeaking-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/car-brakes-squeaking-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/car-brakes-squeaking-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><figcaption>If your brand-new brake pads are squealing, it may be due to the composition of the pads themselves.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three primary types of brake pads: organic, ceramic, and semi-metallic. Metallic brake pads are known for their exceptional stopping ability. Unfortunately, they&rsquo;re also known for being noisy&mdash;sometimes, right out of the box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/why-are-my-new-brakes-squeaking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"brand-new brake pads are squealing\">brand-new brake pads are squealing<\/a>, it may be due to the composition of the pads themselves. In such a scenario, you can either learn to live with the noise, or upgrade to quieter ceramic pads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a couple of other reasons why your new pads might be making noise. Neglecting to lubricate the pad backing plates can lead to squeaking. Also, forgetting to reinstall hardware, such as anti-rattle clips and shims, can cause noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Fix Squeaky Brakes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/powerstop-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/powerstop-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/powerstop-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/powerstop-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/powerstop-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/powerstop-2.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Powerstop has a great selection of high-quality brake products to choose from if you need to replace your car&rsquo;s damaged brake components.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In many cases, it can be difficult to distinguish between grinding brakes and squeaking brakes. As such, if you&rsquo;ve got any noise whatsoever, you should check your brakes (or get them checked by a professional) right away. You could have a potentially dangerous problem on your hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If, however, you find the pads and rotors are in good condition, with plenty of material left, you can try a few tricks to quiet them down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lubricate the backing plate contact points<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can apply special brake lubricant to the points where the pad&rsquo;s backing plate contacts the caliper. It&rsquo;s also a good idea to lubricate the caliper sliders (if equipped).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Caution:<\/strong> Never apply lubricant to the friction surface of a brake pad or shoe. Doing so will result in reduced braking ability<br>Replace the brake hardware<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/brake-pad-set\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"brake hardware\">brake hardware<\/a> is pretty inexpensive. As such, you may want to try throwing on a hardware kit to address noise issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Swap out the pads<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Do You Need New Rotors? Understanding Minimum Rotor Thickness | PowerStop\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/It3JPbNxsto?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If that doesn&rsquo;t work, it may be time <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"to replace the brake pads\">to replace the brake pads<\/a> themselves. It&rsquo;s also a good idea to resurface (if possible) or replace the rotors at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To determine whether a rotor can be reused, it must be inspected for several different qualities, including minimum thickness. All rotors have a minimum allowable thickness after resurfacing listed in the factory repair information. If resurfacing would take the measurement beyond that limit, the rotor must be replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What if you&rsquo;ve got squeaky drum brakes? First, check the brakes for damage and wear. If everything looks okay in that regard, you may want to try cleaning the brakes with an aerosol cleaner&mdash;especially if there&rsquo;s a lot of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/brake-dust\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"dust buildup\">dust buildup<\/a>. You can also try applying brake lubricant at the points where the back of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/brake-shoe-set\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"brake shoe\">brake shoe<\/a> contacts with the backing plate (once again, never apply lubricant to the shoe&rsquo;s friction material). If that doesn&rsquo;t work, you may need to replace the brake hardware and adjust the brakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, if all else fails, it may be time to replace the brake shoes themselves. It&rsquo;s also a good idea to resurface (if possible) or replace the drums at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are you waiting for?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, you have no excuse to live with squeaky brakes&mdash;the automotive equivalent of fingernails on a chalkboard. 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