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11-07-05, 03:29 PM

LilLex99

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Anyone else have brake whine?

The rear brake on my 99 RX has started making a high pitched whine... the only time it stops is when I brake. Anyone know what this might be?

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11-07-05, 04:39 PM

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The rear brake on my 99 RX has started making a high pitched whine... the only time it stops is when I brake. Anyone know what this might be?

Your pads have a wear indicator on them. This is a small metal tab that contacts the rotor and produces a squeal when you are at the end of your pad life. Have the pads checked soon or the next noise won't be as pleasant.

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11-07-05, 04:49 PM

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Hope it will wait a few weeks...but will have it looked into soon!

Thanks very much for the info!

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11-10-05, 08:08 PM

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Do yourself a favor and replace the pad, those metal wear indicators are making metal to metal contact to your rear rotors.

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