Q: My car makes a squealing noise for the first mile I drive it after every time I start the engine. I suspect it's break related
I have been noticing the brakes squeaking from time to time but recently as Friday every time I start the car and drive for the first mile I have been hearing this loud metal on metal squealing noise that sounds like it's coming from the back right. At times it comes back for a moment or two than goes away, but almost always for the first mile or so when I start the car again. I just had my oil changed and they would have told me if it was a belt issue so I think it may be something to do with the caliper or bearings in the back right wheel. All in all I think it's time to at least replace the back brake pads. Alignment may need to be readjusted as well.
My car has 45300 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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