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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 10:28 AM
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Question Brake Issues/Sounds

I'm getting this weird metallic creaking sound (best way I can describe it) when I brake from what I think is the rear passenger side. When I'm braking harder it doesn't do it, but when I brake softly at slower speeds I can definitely hear it. The sound slows down as the car does. I also think I can feel it on the brake pedal when it makes the sound, which occurs once per wheel rotation or something at a certain point? I also, get a squeeking sound from what appears to be the front driver side at the same time as the other sound.

Backgound: The rotors were all resurfaced and the pads were changed with Hawk Ceramics less than 500 miles ago. Also, the car the was involved in a rear end (rear driver side) big accident within the 500 miles as well.

Any and all help is welcome and needed!!
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 12:27 PM
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Any ideas or things I should check come to mind? I'm gonna get the car up on a lift again this friday to see if I'll have better luck diagnosing this.
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 01:17 PM
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Since you've changed pads you know about the rear pad "tuning forks" that rub on the rotors when the pads are thin, so that's not it.

Due to accident it you may be significantly out of alignment. Getting it up in the air is a good start.
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