What To Do About Squealing Brakes!
"Help! I have a 1994 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 994 with a 360 V8 engine. I'm getting an excessive amount of squealing from the brakes (appears to be the front brakes). I took the tires off, and removed the calipers. There's PLENTY of pad left, (bonded pads, not riveted). The rotors look like new, but still after re-assembly, I get all of this embarrassing noise! What could it be? What can be done? I should add that there is no leakage of fluid from the caliper, and the noise continues while driving as a "squeak, squeak, squeak," increasing in tempo as the speed of the vehicle increases. On applying the brakes, there is a gut wrenching sound like you would get when rivets are being pressed against the rotor! But as I mentioned earlier, no rivets, and plenty of pad. Any suggestions?"Barry,
--Barry in Tonawanda, New York
Contact Castle Products (1-800-876-0222).
They have a product designed to eliminate squealing brakes.
The chemical is applied directly to the brake friction material and conditions it, thus stopping the squealing.
It has a money-back guarantee, that's how strongly they believe in the product.
Interesting note, many car dealers are using it as well, so it's worth a try.
(Of course, I'm assuming you put a non-directional cut on the rotors, re-installed all anti-squeal devices, and insulated the pads like a good little technician... right?)
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