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Squeaking brakes but it's not the brake pads?

Stevearcade

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Alright lads,

I'm getting nervous. I've got my MOT in May and I've noticed my brakes are squeaking despite lots of meat left on my pads :unsure: ?

It's not constant but is more common when I first start driving when the car's cold and more consistent when turning left.

Also, I don't know if I'm being paranoid, but I also think I'm hearing a slight vibration/rumble/murmur noise at between 35 and 50 mph. Is this potentially a wheel bearing?

Also, when turning left very slowly parking or whatever there's a slight whining noise like rubber rubbing or something that sounds like it's coming from the off side front wheel. It's done this all the time I've had the car though and past previous MOTs, so not sure if this is linked or even a concern.

Ant tips or advice much appreciated as always.

Cheers guys,

Steve
 
probably just a slight glaze forming on them. On a quiet road, get the car up to 40-50mph, then do a few harsh stops. Don't overcook it though.
 
if that dont work use a bit of copper great if that dont work then use a brake lube called cera tec it works wonders apparently
 
They're OEM. All work in the last 3 years has been done by Honda which includes all the pads. It was serviced at the end of February. I'll give it a go tomorrow with a touch of hard breaking and see how it is. Cheers guys.
 
I hope so. I'm just being nervous as I have the MOT looming and would like 1 month to go by in my life without having to make an unplanned spend on something. Seems every month in the last year or so has required me to put my hand in my pocket, often because of the car :( . Had to replace a 3 month old tyre last month because of a bubble on the side wall. Still if it weren't for this place I'd be considerably more out of pocket :) .
 
I'd deffo start with the copper grease, it'll only cost a couple of quid. Grease all the areas where the pads contact the caliper (but not the disc lol) and take it from there. Don't forget to grease the clips on the back of the pad where they touch the piston.
 
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