Squealing from rear passenger brakes

Tiny
TRE850
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  • 2006 KIA SPECTRA
  • 4 CYL
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  • 51,250 MILES
Squealing from rear passenger brakes I need the parts which I will get this weekend, just wanted to know what I was getting into. Thanks!
Monday, July 20th, 2009 AT 2:05 AM

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Tiny
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Hello,

If you hear the squealing as you press the brake, then it likely that the rear pads are worn and needs to be replaced.
On the pads there are metal tabs that will touch the brake rotors after the pads are worn below recommended thickness. This will create the noise, indicating that the pads need to be replaced.

Any time the brake pads get replaced it is important to inspect the rotors and resurfaced them is necessary and make sure they are within specification.

Here is a helpful guide:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-rear-brake-pads-and-rotors

I have attached diagrams for your reference.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.
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Thursday, October 21st, 2021 AT 1:20 PM

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