ddix,

Anyone feel free to correct me on this but I think brake pads nowadays are manufactured in such a way that they will consistently make a high pitched noise when nearing the end of service life. By consistently, I mean not only in the morning when you first take it out but just about every time you step on the brakes.

Here's a nice article on the subject:

http://www.edmunds.com/ownership/howto/art...87/article.html

Hope that helps!

-N- :thumbsup:

 

Most brake pads today come with wear indicators that will rub on the rotor and make a high pitch squeal. I usually do not wait for this to happen. The best thing to do is change the brakes when the pads are down to 1/16" if they are bonded or 1/8" if they are riveted.
As for the rotors, metallic pads eat away at the rotors making grooves, you will need to turn them so they provide a smooth braking surface.

 

Just remember that the INSIDE pad will wear twice as fast as the outside one!!!

 

Originally posted by motd@Sep 20 2007, 10:35 AM
Just remember that the INSIDE pad will wear twice as fast as the outside one!!!

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This should not be the case, at least it has never been in the cars I have owned or worked on. (Way too **** many)

 

Originally posted by dogstar@Sep 20 2007, 02:06 PM
This should not be the case, at least it has never been in the cars I have owned or worked on. (Way too **** many)

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yeah, i thought this would only happen if the calipers were maladjusted?


as for the hight pitched squeak - that is actually what i meant by "squeal".. those are the sensors... i suppose maybe in another couple months i should have the pads replaced (since I dont actually know who the previous driver was or how they drove) and get the rotors turned... the pads may be down to about 1/8" by then...


also, what is anyone's thoughts on ceramic pads v. semi-metallic? (besides less brake dust)....

i know most havent necessarily had to replace their Sonata brakes yet, but given that my car was used, i almost want to start fresh with a couple things so i know how much time i have with them...

 

I swear by ceramic pads. They last longer, are quiet and no brake dust. That's all I've been using for the last 5 or so years.