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Why are my brakes squeaking?

A high squeal when you brake is usually the wear indicator on the pads telling you they are getting thin. It is rarely an emergency, but get it looked at within a few weeks so it does not turn into a rotor job.

Before you goNote when it happens: every stop, only in the morning, or only when braking hard.
Ask the shop“Is it just pads, or do the rotors need doing too?”

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