> On both my 97 Maxima and 94 RX-7, the noise is most noticeable when the
> pad is dragging on the caliper (I'm not on the brakes). =A0I heard it
most=
> when I was driving down a road with the windows down and walls or
> buildings that reflect the sound back at me. =A0It wasn't very loud, in
> any case. =A0The squealer stops making noise when I press the brakes.
> Dunno why exactly, that's just how it happens.
>
Your problem is exactly what I have on my 99 Maxima. Yeah, the noise
is easy to be heard with window down and when I drive by the edge on
the road, wall, or cars next to mine. Since most of comments have
mentioned the ****ms as well as other comments I have seen on the
internet, I have tried one more time yesterday by opening the
wheels. This time I have removed the brake pads, checked the ****ms.
They seemed to be attached to pads by some sort of silicone type. As
the brake pads worn only 1/2 - 2/3 rd, I intend not to replace them
yet until I found out the exact problem. I bought brake grease, same
grease found in purchasing new pads, then applied between brake pad
and ****m. Some online mechanics suggest that instead using anti-seize
grease is better. I have sprayed both side of brake rotors with
brake cleaner before putting the pads back. I have also made sure the
****ms are tighten to the pads. Now the noise seems to be stopped. My
guess conclusion is that the noise might have been generated from the
combination of ****ms and worn brake pads vibration. If the noise
coming back again, I definitely need to replace new brake pads and
****ms as well as applying the anti-seize or anti-squeezing grease.
Thanks.
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