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Old 03-06-2009, 01:20 PM
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Re: brake squeak

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Originally Posted by oregondave View Post
I didn't install them...the lady i bought it from had her crappy shop do it. I had her take it in because of the squeak before i bought it and they "shaved the pads" but that did nothing. What should I do?

Also, how do I get into where the pedal pivots on the assembly? Do I have to remove any carpet or anything?

Thanks!!!
Shaved the pads means they didnt do anything at all and just wanted to get rid of you.... Crappy shops do that.....

You can pull the wheel off and remove the pads, and use disc brake lube on the back of the brake pads...it cushions the vibration and should stop the squeal. Just dont get any on the pad surface. They might have also neglected to re-install the pad shims s well.... not vital but they also keep the pads from squealing. You can find new ones at a subaru prts retailer under brake hardware.
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