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This may be caused by the warning tabs on your front disk brakes. The tabs are there to alert you that the pads have worn down to the point where they need replacing. Don't go too long without replacing the pads once these tabs start squealing. The result would be that the rivets that hold the pad material in place will grind into the metal disk, possibly ruining it beyond repair.

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Q: What would cause an inconsistent squealing noise that stops when you apply the breaks on a 1997 Saturn?
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