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SportTrac Discussion
Wheels, Tires & Brakes
Should my brakes be squeaking?
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<blockquote data-quote="Mike Wilson" data-source="post: 539944" data-attributes="member: 62656"><p>T'nblack chime-in'! Agree 100% with Yardsale on this. If He isn't certified, he should be. </p><p></p><p>I've been an A.S.E and Michigan Certified Mechanic for 20+ years now, and brakes</p><p></p><p>are one of my specialties. Ford's responsibility to notify you of any options/optional</p><p></p><p>parts on any brake job, and make you fully aware of your choices (and consequences)</p><p></p><p>thereof. Squeaking could also be a result of the mechanics failure to clean and lube</p><p></p><p>the sliders on disc brake calipers, or the backing plate and inner shoe edges on </p><p></p><p>drum brakes. This will cause a high-frequency vibration noise (the squeaking)</p><p></p><p>due to metal-to-metal contact between these two surfaces.Also, most owners</p><p></p><p>manuals, and instructions on the better aftermarket brake parts advise you from</p><p></p><p>making "harsh or abrupt" stops during the first 0-100 miles (20-50 normal brake</p><p></p><p>applications) to allow the pads or pads and rotors to properly seat, mate or "bed"</p><p></p><p>together. This does make a difference in the longevity and performance of a new</p><p></p><p>brake job. Also, give us some more specifics on your trac, like year, make model, </p><p></p><p>any warranty left, etc... and we might be able to help you better!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mike Wilson, post: 539944, member: 62656"] T'nblack chime-in'! Agree 100% with Yardsale on this. If He isn't certified, he should be. I've been an A.S.E and Michigan Certified Mechanic for 20+ years now, and brakes are one of my specialties. Ford's responsibility to notify you of any options/optional parts on any brake job, and make you fully aware of your choices (and consequences) thereof. Squeaking could also be a result of the mechanics failure to clean and lube the sliders on disc brake calipers, or the backing plate and inner shoe edges on drum brakes. This will cause a high-frequency vibration noise (the squeaking) due to metal-to-metal contact between these two surfaces.Also, most owners manuals, and instructions on the better aftermarket brake parts advise you from making "harsh or abrupt" stops during the first 0-100 miles (20-50 normal brake applications) to allow the pads or pads and rotors to properly seat, mate or "bed" together. This does make a difference in the longevity and performance of a new brake job. Also, give us some more specifics on your trac, like year, make model, any warranty left, etc... and we might be able to help you better! [/QUOTE]
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Should my brakes be squeaking?
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