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Old May 1, 2020 | 02:16 PM
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I am getting a creak that sounds like it is coming from the front calipers. Is there anything that requires lubricant or grease?
Old May 1, 2020 | 02:25 PM
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How have you narrowed it down to calipers?
Old May 1, 2020 | 02:27 PM
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The answer to the question is: yes.
Old May 1, 2020 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by RJ_RS_SS_350
How have you narrowed it down to calipers?
because when I put the brakes on, there is a brief creak. It’s not the pads. It’s defiantly related to the brakes somewhere.

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Old May 1, 2020 | 02:44 PM
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The answer to the question is: yes.
point me in the right direction
Old May 1, 2020 | 02:52 PM
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When you apply the brakes, weight transfers to the front. Possibly springs, control arm bushings, sway bar bushings.

Link in my signature for help diagnosing sounds like this.
Old May 1, 2020 | 02:56 PM
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because when I put the breaks on, there is a brief creak. It’s not the pads. It’s defiantly related to the breaks some where.
Do you hear this after it rains and you haven't driven it in awhile?
If so that could be just surface rust on the rotors.
Did you look to see the pads are OK ?
Does the car pull to one side or the other when it happens ?
When did this noise start ?
Old May 1, 2020 | 04:04 PM
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Are the pads thin, could be the alarm clips , those little spring clip things that squeal and alarm you to inspect your brakes.
Old May 1, 2020 | 04:19 PM
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Everything that moves can be lubed. From your further explanation I am thinking more suspension than brakes. My auto correct doesn't do it.
Old May 1, 2020 | 05:32 PM
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You can lube the metal tabs on either end of the brake pads , I have seen the SS pad retainers rub the rotors and cause noises.
I have also seen the brake caliper brackets installed on the wrong sides, they are left only, right only specific , it causes the pads to wear unevenly.



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