Q: Abnormal noises when braking

asked by on November 13, 2016

I have an 08 nitro and the brakes have had a high pitched squeel for a long time now and I've tried just about everything I can think of. I've changed the front and rear brake pads and rotors twice since the beginning of summer and the squeel still remains. I'm just looking for some input on what else it could possibly be?

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