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Old 08-23-2009, 06:32 PM   #10
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Do you have any friends that work on cars? Changing disk pads on a Box is soooo easy. It takes longer to get the car jacked up and the tire off than it takes to change the pads - really. You could watch and learn for the next time.

The dealer is feeding you a bunch of horse hockey. My 08's brakes have never squeaked. The brakes on my previous 01 were squeaking a bit after I bought it so I changed the pads. Used Ferodo pad's along with a shot of CRC Disc Brake Quiet on the dog ears on the pads where it slides on the caliper and the brakes never squeaked again.

You should also spray your calipers when washing your car so the brake dust is hosed away. This will also help reduce the chance of squeaky brakes. But it sounds like you're past this situation. If your brakes are squeaking during hard braking, it's time to replace them.
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