Q: I had front brakes and rotors replaced and now my brakes are squeaking and grinding when I come to a stop. I just had front and b

asked by on June 13, 2017

I replaced front and back brakes and rotors less than a month ago and now I hear squeaking and feel grinding when I come to a stop or press the brakes. today I went to a different brake shop to have them checked and was told that all look good and the brakes look to have 90% life. what could be causing the squeaking and grinding?

My car has 60000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

Squealing noise from brakes Inspection $94.99 - $114.99 Get a Quote

Hello, thank you for writing in. A squealing noise typically happens because there is a vibration between the pad and the rotor. This is likely pertaining to the caliper that moves the brake pad back and forth. While they may not be damaged, broken, or faulty, they can become misaligned and cause a squeal. Often a shim can be done or an adjustment done to resolve the issue. You may also need to grease the guide pins that the calipers move along. For more help and a proper inspection, contact our service department to schedule an appointment.

The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified. Please see our terms of service for more details

Get an instant quote for your car

Our certified mechanics come to you ・Backed by 12-month, 12,000-mile guarantee・Fair and transparent pricing


Experienced Mechanic?

Earn up to $70/hr

What others are asking

Water pump might be bad. Car has coolant leak.
Hi there. Coolant can leak from a number of different spots on your vehicle. If the coolant is steadily leaking while the engine is running, then it is typically the water pump. If not then it can be the radiator,...
Sour, stale smell coming from air vents
This is most likely a cabin filter that needs to be changed. Your car is equipped with an air filtration system that works similarly to your engine's air filter in that it filters the outside air as it flows into...
Intermittent starting problem.
Hi. There may be a couple of reasons why this could be happening. There could be an intermittent problem with the starter not engaging when it should be. This is usually caused by a problem inside the starter solenoid. Another...
Hyundai santa fe 2006 has trouble starting, rough idle and hesitation
A rough idle may be caused by many different things such as low fuel pressure, low voltage to the fuel injectors, dirty fuel injectors, a vacuum leak, a faulty Oxygen sensor or a dirty or failing idle air control valve....
My car is overheating there are no leaks all the hoses are intact and I just changed my thermostat 6 months ago. What might be cau
A diagnostic would determine the root cause of the overheating. Common causes of overheating include a faulty thermostat (yours was replaced but that is no guarantee that it is presently functioning), a plugged radiator, collapsed hoses, and a faulty water...
Crank but no start.
Hello, thank you for writing in. These are all classic signs that the starter is failing. The starter will often progressively get worse as it wears out. The second sign that the starter is to blame is that it will...
My engine is shaking and smelling like gas and my exhaust is real smokey and it's driving slow won't speed up
Hi There, What you are describing sounds like you may have a clogged catalytic converter. A clogged or failing catalytic converter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/catalytic-converter-replacement) can cause the vehicle to have poor fuel economy. As you may already know, the catalytic converter converts...
Can a 2010 town have a bad cylinder wall?
The newer engines of the 3.8 liter line can be installed into the van as long as the wiring harness and computer comes with it for the VVT system. If you need further assistance with your engine swap, then seek...
Why is my 2004 Honda Civic sputtering and dying after the oil was changed
Hello. This can be caused by a lot of different things. It can be from the oil issue. That could have resulted in an internal engine failure or an issue with the variable valve timing system. This system uses oil...

Related articles

How to Buy Good Quality Brake Shoes
Most Most cars on the road today have a disc brake system, at least on the front end. Cars used to utilize drum brakes on both front and rear, and some cars today still have a drum system in the...
How to Adjust Drum Brakes
Many vehicles come equipped with drum brakes (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-drum-brakes-work). For many years, disc brakes have been used at the front of the vehicles...
How to Replace an ABS Control Module
An ABS module can be a difficult part to replace depending on the manufacturer's design. You may need to reprogram and bleed the system if necessary.