2005 Toyota Highlander Brakes Sqeek

Tiny
JODANCHRIST
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  • 2005 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 60,000 MILES
When I am braking to slow down to stop or slower traffic, my brakes squeek and seems to be getting louder. There are times, however, when I step on them hard that they don't squeek. My husband thinks there is just dust in them. Is this a problem? What do I need to do?
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 AT 5:03 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi jodanchrist,

Get brakes checked for worn pads. The pads are equipped with a metal strip indicator and this willl cause some screeching noise when the pads are almost worn off.
If the pads are still thick, it is as what your husband said, brake dust accumulated. It could be due to inferior quality brakes pads used.
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Tuesday, September 30th, 2008 AT 12:07 PM

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