First, I'm not a brake guy in any form.
Now the issue, I have a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder with 113,XXX miles with original brake pads. At lower speeds, 5-30 mph I can hear a distinct "chirping" coming from what I believe is the driver side rear wheel. It doesn't go away if you apply the brakes at those speeds indicated. I just had the tire's rotated and they supposedly checked the brake pads and said that they had plenty of life left in them. From what people have told me, it is probably time to change the brake pads, which I'm more than willing to do myself.
Any suggestions from those in the know of what may actually be going on?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
Originally Posted By LessThanZero:
First, I'm not a brake guy in any form.
Now the issue, I have a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder with 113,XXX miles with original brake pads. At lower speeds, 5-30 mph I can hear a distinct "chirping" coming from what I believe is the driver side rear wheel. It doesn't go away if you apply the brakes at those speeds indicated. I just had the tire's rotated and they supposedly checked the brake pads and said that they had plenty of life left in them. From what people have told me, it is probably time to change the brake pads, which I'm more than willing to do myself.
Any suggestions from those in the know of what may actually be going on?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
First try loosening the lug nuts then tighten then up again and torque to 100 ft-lbs. The shop could have used an impact wrench to put them on and over torqued them. If you're lucky the rotor isn't permanently warped.
Check the pads yourself. If the shop was wrong then replace the pads and rotors. Use brake grease and anti-squeal when you do the job. Anti-squeal goes on the back of the pad to dampen vibration against the piston and caliper mounting bracket. Light grease goes on the caliper slide pin and the the channel that the brake pad ears ride along.
Also try turning the wheel by hand to see if a caliper is dragging. You can usually feel a dragging caliper when driving, the steering wheel will have a little vibration, an auto doesn't roll as easily when you take off the brake, and it feels sluggish when a stop. Also the wheel will be hot to the touch and you can smell the brakes.
Finally, check your dust shield if there is one.
also grind the edges of the brake pads to put a angle on the so they don't hit the rotors first this will cut down on the noise too the edges will rub and make a noise that will drive you crazy if your not there yet from listing to them and check the wear plates they put on pads if there worn they will make a noise too!
