I replaced the front pads and rotors on my 1992 Corolla and it starts squealing badly the next day. It only happens when in extreme low speed such as bumper to bumper traffic jam. There is no sound when I just keep the brakes pressed whole rolling to stop but it would squeal if I pump the brakes, this is the practice I use which help reduce brake wear tremendously.
The on thing I did do that may cause the problem, according to my mechanic friend who did the work, was spraying brake cleaner into the pad/rotor area which may include the caliber. I thought the new pads would give off a lot of dust and would require cleaning. I have spray brake cleaner onto my brake rotors on other car from time to time to help clean the rotors and none of them experience squealing. I am very easy on brakes as my Corolla didn't need brake replacement in 60k miles on the pads that came with the car when I bought it. My 02 Accord saw 100k+ miles and could have gone another 10-20k miles on the pads and rotors but I had them change out when I did the TB, WP, and other works as part of complete tune-up. I figure I'll go another 100k without worrying about major repair bills.
My friend will put new pads on it again free of charge this Friday. However, he feels we should replace the caliper that required some re-building last time. One of the piston got stuck and required rebuild. Can old calipers cause squealing? These are OEM calipers from the factory so it's been 19 years.
I am putting off replacing the entire rear drum brakes setup because my car stops very quickly so I'll hold off until more money is available and I can do the TB, WB, and others on this car as well. It just got new alternator and starter, which cured the starting problem that plagued it the last 5 years since I got it.
The on thing I did do that may cause the problem, according to my mechanic friend who did the work, was spraying brake cleaner into the pad/rotor area which may include the caliber. I thought the new pads would give off a lot of dust and would require cleaning. I have spray brake cleaner onto my brake rotors on other car from time to time to help clean the rotors and none of them experience squealing. I am very easy on brakes as my Corolla didn't need brake replacement in 60k miles on the pads that came with the car when I bought it. My 02 Accord saw 100k+ miles and could have gone another 10-20k miles on the pads and rotors but I had them change out when I did the TB, WP, and other works as part of complete tune-up. I figure I'll go another 100k without worrying about major repair bills.
My friend will put new pads on it again free of charge this Friday. However, he feels we should replace the caliper that required some re-building last time. One of the piston got stuck and required rebuild. Can old calipers cause squealing? These are OEM calipers from the factory so it's been 19 years.
I am putting off replacing the entire rear drum brakes setup because my car stops very quickly so I'll hold off until more money is available and I can do the TB, WB, and others on this car as well. It just got new alternator and starter, which cured the starting problem that plagued it the last 5 years since I got it.
