Squeaking brake (i think)

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Jul 10, 2002

Pedrito

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Squeaking brake (i think)

sup guys well i have had my car for a year or so i have 17,500 miles on it and a week or two ago my front passenger side brake started squeaking it is an annoying noise that doesnt stop UNLESS i am touching the brake....if my foot is on the brake their is NO noise...if i am coasting or on the gas while not on the brake THEIR IS A TERRIBLE SQUEAK SQUEAK sound! has anyone else had this problem??? is this my brakes? do i need new brakes? let me kno whats up!
PLEASE!!!! HELP!!! i cant take this sound anymore!!

Jul 10, 2002

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Does it sound like metal scraping aginst the ground? If yes then you need new brake pads. I suggest some AEM ones instead of OEM Honda ones...cheaper and better.

Jul 10, 2002

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yup...i had the exact same problem....it goes away once you replace the pads..in the process i got the aem/nissan brake pad and upgraded my rotor to brembo...stopping power increased alot..i recommend getting it

Jul 10, 2002

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i got that too and i just changed the brakes, i think its the springs, i have neuspeed sport

Jul 10, 2002

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If it's squeaking when *not* stepping on the brakes it really doesn't seem to be a brake problem... If it squeaks when you hit the brakes then it's definitly worn brake pads or simply rocks and dust getting into the pads. The OEM brakes have a very loose pad that allows dirt and **** to get in.

I also have brake problems, but mind pops and clicks when I do step on the brakes. The Honda service guy washed out my pads and it seems to be fine for now. But somehow, I feel so empty inside, I feel like the problem will return to haunt me!! ARGH!

... Anyway. I'd say hassle the dealer to clean out and inspect your brakes first. Although as I said, it'd probably not be the brakes in your case. Even though brakes are not covered under warranty, they're usually very nice about making customers happy and buy a new Honda in a couple of years.