2000 Pontiac Bonneville 3800 squeak or chirp in the brakes

2000 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE
60,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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2000 Pontiac Bonneville 3800 mileage: 60,000. Four days ago I had the rotors turned and brake pads replaced on the front and the rotors replaced on the rear. I noticed a major squeak or chirp in the brakes when I applied the brake the squeal or chirp would go away. Also, when I turned to the left the noise would go away. If I drive straight or turn to the right it is a loud squeal or chirp chirp chirp chirp chirp. I also hear something rubbing at very low speeds. I called the place that did the brake job and they said the new rotors needed to seat themselves and that I should drive it for awhile.
Oct 22, 2010 at 11:07 PM
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The brake pads that were installed were probably aftermarket pads; in other words, not from the original manufacturer of your car and those tend to squeak more then the oem pads. As to the intermittent chirping sound, have the brake rotors checked to make sure that they are running true and that they were machined properly.
Oct 22, 2010 at 11:11 PM