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Brake noise

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by MAG GRY TACO15, May 16, 2021.

  1. May 16, 2021 at 7:29 AM
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    MAG GRY TACO15

    MAG GRY TACO15 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Same crap everyone else got
    Hearing squeaking from my front only when I brake. Sounds like standard worn pad sound. It's only when braking so the indicator isn't making noise when driving.
    Thing is, I replaced my pads about 10k miles ago. That seems way to soon to be replacing pads. Truck only has 56k miles on it. About to pull the tires and take pics of the pads in the calipers.
     
  2. May 16, 2021 at 8:11 AM
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    Geeves77

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    What kind of pads? Some are crap. How are rotors? Any heat cracks
     
  3. May 16, 2021 at 8:14 AM
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    b_r_o

    b_r_o Beef jerky time

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    In my experience, brake squeaking is usually caused by pads that are getting too hot. Usually caused by a sticky or tight caliper

    Look at the caliper pistons closely and make sure they move freely in the bores. The retaining pins that hold the pads in place don't need to be greased, but they cant be covered with rust either

    No matter what you find with the calipers you'll probably need to replace the pads again.. or at least sandpaper the friction surface to get through the cooked/glazed material and get down to a fresh surface
     
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  4. May 16, 2021 at 8:25 AM
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    MAG GRY TACO15

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    Same crap everyone else got
    Akebono pads, brembo rotors. Order and installed about 13 months ago.
    Screenshot_20210516-112439.jpg
     
  5. May 16, 2021 at 8:58 AM
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    MAG GRY TACO15

    MAG GRY TACO15 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Same crap everyone else got
    Definitely not worn. Pins move freely. Wheel spins with no resistance so I don't think a caliper is stuck.
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