Your automobile’s brakes might squeak a little bit if they are wet, but the squeaking should stop once
the brake pad surfaces and rotors have dried. If your brakes squeal all the time, this is a sign that your
vehicle has brake problems. Kauai Auto Repair explains the common reasons why brakes squeal all the
time below, and we also recommend that you bring your vehicle into us as soon as possible so we can
inspect your brake system and correct any problems. Your vehicle’s safety relies on it.
Pad Wear Sensor
Many brake pads have a sensor that will make the brakes squeal constantly until you press down on the
brake pedal if the brake pad surfaces are getting too low. These pad wear indicators should be taken
seriously. You don’t want to wear your brake pads down to their metal backings. This not only makes
stopping your vehicle much more difficult, but it also damages the brake rotors.
Worn Brake Pads
If your brake pads are worn down too low, your brakes may squeal every time you use them. You might
also hear grinding and scraping sounds, and you may feel your brake pedal, steering wheel, or your
entire automobile vibrate when you apply the brakes. It’s not good to continue to drive with your brakes
in this condition. The brake pad metal backings and the rotors cannot generate the friction your
automobile needs to slow down and stop.
No Pad Insulation
Brake pads come with insulation that is designed to prevent them from squealing. If you recently had
your brake pads changed, and your brakes started squealing after this service, it’s possible that the auto
technicians did not include the brake pad insulation when they installed the new brake pads. We can
check this for you to make sure your pads are insulated. If they aren’t, we will install brake pad
insulation to stop them from squealing.
Rotor Surface Trouble
Another reason why your brakes might squeal every time you use them is that your rotor surfaces have
not been cut properly. Again, the brake pads and rotors are pressed together to generate friction to
create kinetic energy. It is this kinetic energy that slows down and stops your car, truck, or utility vehicle.
If the rotor surface is worn down or not cut correctly, your brakes will squeal every time you use them.
Kauai Auto Repair, LLC, is the best auto service shop in Lihue, HI, and we can get to the bottom of why
your brakes squeal constantly. Call us today to schedule an appointment.
