Brake squeal

I have a 2008 4x4 and when I'm driving I have a break chirp just sounds like a bird chirping. Only goes away when I touch the breaks there for I know it's break related any idea where to start?

 

How many miles do you put on a year? Are these the original brakes? What part of the country do you live in?

 

Probably need new brake pads.

 

rotors are cheap enough to replace along with pads to end the squeal, but I like it when she squeals

 

Yep, just don't "brake" anything when you repair the "breaks".

 

Is there a way to get it to stop without having to pay 400$ I'm about to sell the truck

 

If your pads are not that worn - pull them and blast away with brake parts cleaner. Apply brake paste on the back of pads and shims - reinstall.

No guarantee this will work, but if you do the work you're only out $15-$20.

Another reason for the squeal might be your pads are worn down and the wear indicator is talking to you.

 

Yes, do the work yourself. Even if you need new pads, budget ones from a parts house will be fine and should get you out under $100.

 

Yeah, the cheapest autozone pads are 21.99 with the Duralast gold being 37.99. The Gold are actually decent pads. Add 2 of the little brake grease packs for $1ish each, reuse the old pins/clips/anti rattle spring and you're out the door with less than $50 and 2 hours of work at the most.

 

We need to figure out what it is. It's not going to be the pads wearing. That's a squal not a chirp.

Your brakes could be seased, corroded, a pad could be loose etc. any number of things.