Screeching noise from rear brakes while driving

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Anyone know what could be a cause of this?
I have had this problem for at least 5 months but I didn’t really pay attention to it, it is really noticeable at low speeds 10mph or so (not a vert loud but a distinct sound). I’ve read that this could be caused by loose lugnuts… tried that… no help. Is the caliper adjusted wrong? Could the rotor be warped? anyone had a similar problem? The brakes are at about 30%... so I’ll change the pads soon… I just don’t want this noise to continue.
 
RE: Screeching noise from rear brakes while driving

Is one rotor more worn out then the other? Does the car shift to one side? If so, one of the calipers might need adjusting or something. But I think you would have noticed in 5 months if it was sticking. I hear some squeaking here and there sometimes, but after I apply the breaks and release a few times it will go away, cant figure it either. But I’m going to switch to Ceramics all around after I come back from vacation.
 
RE: Screeching noise from rear brakes while driving

I apply the breaks and release a few times it will go away, cant figure it either.
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sounds exactly what makes mine go away... no shifting whatsoever to either side... quite odd. any favorites (brands) on the pads?
 
RE: Screeching noise from rear brakes while driving

Yup, same problem I have, and till this day, I have not been able to figure it out. I've had great success with Napa Ceramics in the past; they never failed me, great pads, no sound/dust/fading. The Breaks are much better then before. Check www.tirerack.com they have better deals then on some of their premium ceramic pads.
 
RE: Screeching noise from rear brakes while driving

[link:www.tirerack.com/brakes/results.jsp?category=Pads&scat=Pads&category=Rotors&scat=Rotors&autoMake=Lincoln&autoModel=Mark+VIII&autoYear=1997&brand=all&perfcat=premium&perfcat=perf&x=55&y=14|Pads and Rotors at Tiretrack.com]

At Napa, they are 75bucs per axle I believe.
 
RE: Screeching noise from rear brakes while driving

Also remember, at NAPA, they give a decent discount if you can produce a AAA card. I think I save $8-->$9 bucks on a set of their NAPA brand ceramic pads. (re-badged Raybestos)
 
RE: Screeching noise from rear brakes while driving

Art, are you sure your not confusing your AAA Card with your AARP Card?;)

'93 MonsterMark Project Car
Bryan
 
RE: Screeching noise from rear brakes while driving

Bryan: it took me many years to acquire this wisdom. Don't confuse the readers. If I say AAA, I mean AAA. Now I do have an AARP card also, but they don't honor it at NAPA.
 
RE: Screeching noise from rear brakes while driving

Art, I like the new pic. Octastars, nice. Norm told me you owned a Pinto and only came on this site because the people were classy. Who Knew!!

'93 MonsterMark Project Car
Bryan
 
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