brake squeal but stop I let off the brakes?

Sounds like the pads and rotors need to be replaced. Here is a guide that will help with this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd

Below you will find the process from the manual to replace the pads and rotors. Let's run through this material and let me know what questions you have.

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