Re: 2005 Focus Brakes

Alan <junk_reply@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> In message <478112ae$0$9122$607ed4bc@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>, K2NNJ 
> <k2nnj@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>Do Ford's brakes squeal when they need to be replaced like GM?
> 
> Brake pads squeal when metal rubs on metal - the pads should be
> replaced long before this.
> 

A "squeal" assuming that we are referring to a high pitched noise, is
NOT metal on metal and doesn't indicate a need to replace the pad. A
grinding noise is metal to metal and like the previous poster states,
the pads should have been replaced long before that. Disc brakes tend to
squeal and can do so even when relatively new. It most cases it's not a
problem. There are products that can help reduce the squeal that
basically act as a vibration reducer on the back of pad. 

As far as the orignal post, there are GM cars on which the disc pads
produce a "chirp" when nearly replacement time. This is accomlished by a
small soft metal tab that contacts the disc when the brakes pads are
worn. Unfortunately I have no idea if Focus has these as mine is too new
to have dealt with the brakes.