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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 11:04 AM
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I have the Brembo brakes and they're squealing like HELL. it's only when i'm going under 5-10 mph. I thought it may be brake dust, rinsed that out...wasn't the case. Does anyone have ANY idea what this could be? I don't know jack about brakes, but I do know that they shouldn't be worn down after only 3500 miles!
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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 11:38 AM
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That is a bit soon. Is it all of them or just 1 or 2? My right-rear needs to be checked but I have 23k miles on those pads.

With that few miles it might be worth having the dealer take a look.
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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 11:39 AM
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It sounds like it's one of the front brakes. if i had to guess i'd say the front left, but i could very well be wrong.
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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 03:44 PM
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I too, had a NASTY squeal when using light braking action. I thought it was coming from the front. Took it to a brake shop and it was actually some hot spots on the rear rotors. Got the rotors turned, and the squeal is gone.
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Old Oct 1, 2006 | 07:24 AM
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Have you ever locked up hard on your brakes? This can warp he rotors and in that case you can try to get them rotated. If not...go get a can of brake cleaner from your auto parts store for a buck and spray on all of the rotors as you move the car. Many times the sqwealing is because of dirt and dust. The Z breaks will always sqweak a little but should not be excessive or acome from one wheel specifically.
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 10:32 PM
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i have about 16k on my car.. had my first brake change when i had 5-6000 miles.. lol.. and again at around 13k miles.... dealer said its because of dust and its a "sports car" i was like -_- ok... bastards.. on my 2nd brake change, i changed to slotted rotors n brake pads....
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