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What causes brakes to squeal on an infiniti QX4 when they do not need replacing?
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∙ 16y ago
i would say that it is brake dust build up or that the sliders on the calipers need to be lubed and check the bridges where the pads meet lube that to also what kind of pads are you using matalic pads make miore noise hope that helps
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∙ 16y ago
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When driving your car you hear a squeal every time you press the brakes. You decide the problem is that there's a mouse trapped in the brakes. This is an example of a .?
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