Re: 2006 300 Front Brake Squeak

Joe Pfeiffer wrote:
> Bill Putney <bptn@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> writes:
> 
>> Bob Shuman wrote:
>>> Depending on how the vehicle was driven, what your friend may be
>>> hearing could simply be the front disc wear indicators signaling
>>> that you have reached the end of the brake pad friction material.
>>> If so, they will need to be replaced.  If you wait too long, the
>>> rotors will need replacement too.
>>> An inspection should reveal the cause.  Good luck.
>>>    Bob
>> The wear indicators will usually make noise when brakes are off and
>> not make noise when they are applied, Bob.  But - yes - that should be
>> checked.
> 
> That hasn't been my experience on any vehicle I've ever owned...

OK, Joe.  Maybe one of us is wrong, or maybe it varies with vehicle?

Bill Putney
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