Brake pads & squeaking question..
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Brake pads & squeaking question..
I hear them squeeking. How bad can I mess them up if I don't change them? Can I just get the cheapest $25 pads?
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If they're squeaking, then you're probably down to the wear indicators which are designed to squeak, squeal, and make a general fuss when the pads are worn out.
So messing up the pads is of little concern, they're knackered, but you can score the rotors eventually leading to a bigger bill when you have the front brakes done.
If you haven't done your own brake work before, or it's something that you're unsure of, get your HHR to a reputable brake shop tomorrow.
So messing up the pads is of little concern, they're knackered, but you can score the rotors eventually leading to a bigger bill when you have the front brakes done.
If you haven't done your own brake work before, or it's something that you're unsure of, get your HHR to a reputable brake shop tomorrow.
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Changed them and it was super easy :) Never changed pads before.
The only issue I saw was the rubber around the cylinder was bubbling up a bit when we compressed the cylinder to get the new pads on. Is this normal? Seems to be fine now after driving over 200 miles.
The only issue I saw was the rubber around the cylinder was bubbling up a bit when we compressed the cylinder to get the new pads on. Is this normal? Seems to be fine now after driving over 200 miles.
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Not sure what "bubbling" means, but the rubber is accordioned so that it can expand and contract. It should not be wet.
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