2005 Kia Sedona Repair Question
Asked on December 20, 2009
Changed breaks now car is squealing when ac
Brakes problem
2005 Kia Sedona 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 64000 miles
Yesterday we changed the front brakes and the rotors on our van. Now suddenly there is a squealing when I hit the gas. If I hit the brakes the noise stops. Also if I slightly turn the wheel when it is making the noise it stops. Any idea why as soon as we change the brakes this noise would start.
2005 Kia Sedona 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 64000 miles
Yesterday we changed the front brakes and the rotors on our van. Now suddenly there is a squealing when I hit the gas. If I hit the brakes the noise stops. Also if I slightly turn the wheel when it is making the noise it stops. Any idea why as soon as we change the brakes this noise would start.
Answer
Replied on December 20, 2009

Hello A10560
Welcome to 2carpros.
What you will need to do is to recheck the job done.
Recheck the whole installation of the brake.
There may be a loose inner shim, or brake pad retainer. Tighten caliper-mounting bolts to 18-26 ft. lbs. (24-35 Nm).
Loose inner shim is most like .