Noisy brakes on a 2004 Explorer XLT

[Comptronic]

When I bough this back in 2008 used, the brakes always squealed when I put my foot on the brake. Last summer, I got all new brakes on all 4 tires. To this day, the brakes still squeal? Would anyone know why?

 

[BrooklynBay]

Did you use anti squeal on the back of the brake pads? Did you install brake pad anti squeal shims? Which brand did you install?

 

[rickybobby]

the hardware needs cleaned and lubed, the rotors probably need turned, and then use anti-squeal on the pads

 

[Comptronic]

Thanks! I'll give those a try.

I can't honestly answer what type of pads were installed as I am far from Mechanically inclined. I had them done at a Firestone dealer as I was originally there to get 4 new tires.

 

[rickybobby]

firestone explains a lot, chain shops often overlook some of the basics, a lot of times mom and pop shops are a lot more thurough

 

[BrooklynBay]

Some shops use cheap pads if you don't specify a preference.