1999 Chevy Astro Brakes Squealing While Driving

Tiny
AMARANTH
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  • 1999 CHEVROLET ASTRO
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 127,986 MILES
Brakes squeal or squeak while I am driving and stop when I hit the brakes or when I am at a stop or just idling. When It is cold or wet it also stops as well. At first it was just a faint sound, almost a knocking sound so I thought it was a muffler problem but then it turned into a squeaking that grew louder and louder over time. What is happening?
Thursday, December 31st, 2009 AT 9:03 AM

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Tiny
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Sounds like you need the brakes to be lubed up on the slides, anti rattles and shims.
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Thursday, December 31st, 2009 AT 1:02 PM
Tiny
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I am not even sure what all of that is.
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Monday, January 4th, 2010 AT 8:01 AM
Tiny
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You want to do this all yourself? Im not sure thats a good idea if you don't know what the parts I just listed are.

The knocking noise could be a sign of a loose caliper or bad bearing or a worn bushing. As a muffler doesnt normally knock
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Wednesday, January 6th, 2010 AT 8:38 PM

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