Squeaking Brakes, Advice Requested

[McSmiggins]

Basically, just wanted a few people's advice, got an 18 month old Peugeot 206, and have recently noticed when it's been damp the brakes will squeak a little when first applied above about 20 mph for about 10-15 mins after starting up, not really sure if it's safe, so have been driving something else in the meantime (not messing around if the brakes are faulty).

Wondered if some people could give me some advice about what it could be, if it's safe? Could it be a case of wear on the pads? or something less serious?

Thanks in advance guys

[Hypoxiaicon]

Just ring your Local Peugeot dealer...?

Im sure they would be able to give you pretty good information

[MR_Candyman]

sounds like the pads are inflating, this happens with my motorcycle when it's left out in the rain. I'd still take it in to get looked at incase you have a more severe problem though

[Porsche Design]

i saw a comercial for canadian tire where there're these pads things that you add to your brakes

it's not extremely expensive, but it's pretty cheap and free instalation

make sure you have a professional actually look at it first

[McSmiggins]

Man that was quick! Thanks for the replies guys

I'll get someone to look at it monday,

Thanks again

[wrench]

You should probably have your brakes looked at to be sure, but it is probably not a safety concern. It's usually just an annoyance. Very common with disc brakes. Some brand new cars even do it. Squealing is caused by a high frequency vibration between the pads and the rotors (or discs). The technician can take steps to reduce or eliminate the vibration. Probably not a safety issue.

[Thingfish]

LOL!!!!!

You guys are funny.

Think about this.... It happens right after its wet and goes away..

Water and iron rotors...

The the rotor surface will rust slightly and imbed a bit of rust into the pad surface on the first application , while wiping the rotor clean. The squeel / squeak you hear is simply the rust on the pad surface scraping on the rotor.

This is COMPLETELY normal , and WILL NOT effect saftey in ANY manner.

IF it were to do it ALL the time, its time to have them looked at.

THe HAWK HP+ pads I use on my cobra, squeel badly all the time. And its completely normal.

[MR_Candyman]

I haven't seen any new cars come out in the last 10 years rust that quickly just because of a little rain...

[Thingfish]

My high dollar Brembo rotors will have some within 15 min , if I shoot em with the hose. But only when cold, if they are even warm they will dry too quickly.

Let alone let them sit out overnight or so in rain or whatever, depends on where you live. When I lived on the coast of San Diego the salt air was incredible what it would do to things in a very short time.

[Druw]

it happened to my dad with an alfa 156, dey said its either cos they get cold at night, or wen deyr not bein used, or dust gets in and causes dem to squeek, hope i helped

[Sensayshun]

Yup my mom's car gets it in the winter because of the severe cold making stuff shrink. Doesn't shrink alot, just enough to make a difference.

I think thingfish ought to take heed of wrench's signature.

[Thingfish]

Thingfish ought to what ?

Feel free to call and discuss this with me.

David ( Thing )

G.M , Jack's Muffler and Brake

I will give shop contact info on a PM basis.

If my shop didn't do thousands of brake jobs a year......

[vraa]

Try this...

Go on an open road and take your car upto 60mph and bring your car to a solid halt quick. Not strong enough to lose traction though. Just enough to bed the brakes. Do it a few times.

Takes my squeal away.

Oh.. and takes most of my pad away too :D :D

[McSmiggins]

Thanks for all the replies guys, much appreciated, booked in tomorrow, so hopefully they'll tell me what it is

[Dashel]

Sounds quite normal to me but probably aggrevated by the stock pad. Try an aftermarket pad when those need to be replaced.

[Rick Steele]

Basically, just wanted a few people's advice, got an 18 month old Peugeot 206, and have recently noticed when it's been damp the brakes will squeak a little when first applied above about 20 mph for about 10-15 mins after starting up, not really sure if it's safe, so have been driving something else in the meantime (not messing around if the brakes are faulty).

Wondered if some people could give me some advice about what it could be, if it's safe? Could it be a case of wear on the pads? or something less serious?

Thanks in advance guys

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I am an automechanic-electronics specialist at Kanata Ford-Ford Dealership- in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. This noise is normal when pads are cold and/or wet. It is due to the metallic content-and, recently, nonasbestos composition, incorporated in modern brake materials. The noise goes away after applying the brakes a number of times because this warms and dries the material, and the rotor/drum surfaces, out. Follow the manufacture's maintenance intervals. Oh, and remember, nobody knows your vehicle like the manufacturer-at least in Canada. Further, at least here, I've found the aftermarket parts to be of mostly lower quality than OEM-especially in electronics; sensors, solenoids etc.