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What if your car has been squeaking while driving but stops when you tap the brakes?
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∙ 14y ago
the brake pads are probably worn - there are wear indicators in the pads made of solid metal that scrape on the brake rotors when they are spinning. When you squeeze the pads by applying the brakes, the main part of the pads make contact and muffle the sound. pads are cheap for most vehicles and easy to replace.
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