Squealing Brakes

[jeffepops]

The brakes on my '93 GS 300 have always squealed after initial break-in period. Lexus even replaced them for free once. I've also had them replaced by independent shops with the same results. The back ones seem to be the main culprit, and squealing starts when break pedal is depressed about 20-25% of the way. The squealing stops once the brakes are fully engaged. The service people tell me it's because asbestos is no longer used, but if that were the case, all cars' brakes would squeal. Any suggestions for a solution? Thank's

[bbsal]

i once used some product called something like brake anti squeal.you should be able to find something at a local pepboys or auto parts store to help stop the squeal.i think its in a blue tube.

[anewname]

Or try a different brand of brake-pad. Softer = less squealing.

I have a 93 GS and there has yet to be a single sound emitted from the brakes.

[bbsal]

thats another good recomendation!softer pads might even be better!good thinking anewname!i also never had a peep out of my brakes in either car!i could imagine how its annoying though!

[jeffepops]

Thanks. I'll check out both suggestions.

[bbsal]

no problem :D

[gs3la.ca]

i had the same problem for a while. really annoying! the problem was that the brake pads were low quality. i had them changed twice, but the problem with the first change was that the shop didnt clean the rotors properly. so the problem was that the rotors were contaminated. so just a suggestion make sure they clean everything properly and use higher quality pads. good luck.

[jdmparts_guru]

I have used Axxis Deluxe Plus pads that yielded very good results (low dust and low/no noise).

[Lex_Chick _GsBGizzle]

Hey

I have a '98 gs, have slim to 0 problems with it until now;). Brake light out, and now the brake sqweak, mostly reversing, expecially when parking brake is on/ goign real slow. Someone tells me is is just snow. Hope so.

[SW03ES]

Why would you be moving the car with the parking brake on?

[BRAKATK]

My experience on my 93 is that if the rotors are not resurfaced when you have new pads put on, they can squeek when the brakes are first applied. Also, the Toyota OEM pads can squeek-depends on what they use the day you are there. I have ceramic pads on another car that squeeked and it is gone (rotors resurfaced). Rear brakes seem to squeek more than fronts. Pep boys has ceramic pads that fit and are $40 a set. Cheap fix for annoying squeeks. If an upgrade sounds good-get Greens from EBC-they are more expensive but much more grippy and fade resistant. If you need new rotors, consider EBC gold rotors. All this can be installed at home with a little patience and normal tools, or have a garage do it for a couple hundred in labor.

Hope this helps!