Ok about a month and a half ago I had my brake pads replaced and they turned the rotors. I had to have the SAME thing done about a year ago ( I thought it was 6 months but whatver). Anyways my breaks squeal, i'm not talking little i'm talking SQUEAL and i park in a parking garage so it echo's, too. That's just great. I also noticed when going low speeds they emit a low pitch squeal...until i tap the breaks then it changed sounds. I took the car back to the mechanic but they said it was just dirt and sprayed them off which helped 0%.

Is this normal? I don't remember them doing this before. I drive about 1/10 of a mile to paved road, then 30 miles down a 2 lane road then about a 1 mile through the ghetto and downtown to the parking garage. I don't take it off roading,when I did regularly go down a mile long dirt road i didn't have this problem. She's a completely ragged out 94 v6 but my pride can't take this anymore.

Any help is greatly appreciated (even the stupid girl comments)

 

Were the rear brakes done?

 

Only the front were done. The back aren't disc (i don't think). I know I need new tires.I thought Ineeded them last year at inspection and never got them but they "passed" again so I don't know

 

first thing first i like your quote. second if you press the brakes hard do they still make noises, did they put performance brake pads and is there a lot of brake dust on your rims. performance pads make that anoying squeal, if they did put performance pads on that could be your problem. i would have a less performance pads on that have low dust and noise control. hope this helps if not let us know.

 

an ample dose of anti squeal always goes on the pad backs before I install them. This prevents chatter while stopping. Chances are the mechanic didnt use any or just gave them a lite coat. Take it back ad tell him to apply the anti squeal to the pads.