2003 Toyota 4Runner • 6 cylinder 4WD Automatic • 110,000 miles
I have an '03 Toyota 4Runner. Replaced front brakes 2 years ago
because they were squealing when I applied brakes. Was told they
would continue to squeak until they were completely broken in.
They continue to squeak when I apply the brakes to this day. But
only at light pressure. Once I push harder on brakes, the noise
stops. Also, now a NEW squealing noise has started and getting
progressively worse. Different because it squeals when I'm
driving, and stops once I apply the brakes. But then the other
noise kicks in that's been there since before I had the front
brakes replaced 2 yrs ago! This new squeaky noise happens in
reverse or drive, and the noise accelerates and decelerates with
the car, depending on how fast I'm going. It's loud enough that
people look to see what's making the noise. HELP! Asked by June
7, 2011. There are a lot of things professionals can do to
prevent brake noises. Some of them only apply to the break-in
period. If the sq