07 Tacoma Brakes Squeal Backing Up

I need some help to see if there is something I can do to stop this brake squeal. It pretty much is in the morning or real damp weather while backing up. My truck has 100,000 miles on it. It did this 5,000 miles off the dealership lot and I had it in the service dept and they told me it was dust. It recently has sounded a lot worse and It most likely wakes up everyone in the mornings. The neighbors bedroom window is right by my driveway and I leave at 5:00 am. I just started complaining to Toyota and they tell me the only recall on my vin is airbag and gas pedal. Is there a temp fix like brake cleaner or something I can do? Any options? Thanks

 

Are you at 100k miles and still on original pads? If so, it might be time for a replacement set. Mine also make some noise first thing on damp mornings, they always have.

 

I had the pads changed out about 5,000 miles ago. Should of put that in there. The truck is really has been on the main road but where I work it does get pretty dusty at times.

 

Did it squeal before you had the new pads put on? Some pads are more prone to making noise than others. Mine squeal on a damp morning but it goes away after the first time I use my brakes and it's no where near loud enough to wake the neighbors, just a slight noise. I was always told the noise was just any build-up of brake dust on the rotors being shaved off the first time you use the brakes for the day.

 

Now that you mention it no they didn't. It wasn't until the new pads were in that it really started. Is there a spray I can put on them? I see something like this
CRC/Disc brake quiet,


AGS/Sil-Glyde brake lubricant

Would any of this kind of product help?
Thanks

 

I'll have to let someone else chime in on those. I've been fortunate to have relatively quiet brakes and haven't had to resort to chemicals so I don't have any experience with either of those. For a couple bucks though, might be worth a shot.

Welcome to TW by the way!

 

The problem is that the brake rotors probaly were not turned and there is transfer from the old pads on them. They need to be turned and then properly bedded to avoid glazing. Especially using ceramic pads. I just went through this my self after putting new ceramic pads on. I just bought new rotors and semi metallic pads and it stopped. Semi metallic are better for towing and heavy breaking. In your case pull the rotors and have them turned and then google bedding brakes.

 

I am by no means a mechanic but kinda ok sometimes with tools. Would this be a hard job for me if I bought new rotors, pads and installed them myself? Would I need a shop to do this or do I need special tools?

 

Swapping pads and rotors isn't an overly difficult job and doesn't require special tools. You have to be careful when you remove the caliper because if you let it hang, you can stretch and damage the ABS wire. Otherwise, it's not bad and can be done in an afternoon with basic hand tools. If you just got new pads, you shouldn't need new ones already unless you just want to start fresh.

 

Thank you all for the info. Is there a sticky or link for a good set of directions on the job. I guess I'll look at youtube.

 

This a link for 01-04 but same basic design and concept. Remove pads, loosen 2 caliper bolts, hang caliper up with bungee cord, tap rotor with rubber mallet or dead blow hammer(if you plan to save them and have turned)then reinstall new or turned rotor, replace caliper and bolts and drop in pads. I thouroghly clean pins and all hardware with breakparts cleaner Nd apply brake lube to pins and any place where the pads slide on the caliper. http://youtu.be/Ov9V5BvNW7Q

 

Thanks

 

Are you sure it isn't your drum brakes? Mine squeal all the time, it is just a build up of brake dust inside the drum and the only way to stop it is to clean out the inside of the drums but it only fixes it temporarily.

 

This^^

It isn't the front brakes, its the rears. I have an '07 w/ 150K and its done this since new, complete brake job at 130K, still doing it. 1st back-up in the morning they squeal, completely silent from then on.

Back in to you parking spot, pull forward when you leave and you won't bother your neighbors.

David

 

Update on this. Changed out rotors and got some good pads. Had a good discount from advanced auto parts. Brakes never gave me another problem with noise.