Brake squeal from left front wheel

2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS
118,000 MILES • 6.0L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CONRADISH006
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I replaced the front and back pads and rotors on my van. But there is a squeal from the left front wheel. And the front rotors are already scored pretty bad.
Jan 31, 2019 at 9:25 AM
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SEVAG P
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Hello,

I think something may be trapped between disc and the pads. check the pads metal holder if installed properly. check picture.
Jan 31, 2019 at 12:30 PM
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CONRADISH006
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Thanks. There is a fair amount of stuff wrong with my van. But it has low miles for its age.
Jan 31, 2019 at 5:59 PM
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CONRADISH006
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There is nothing stuck in there.
Jan 31, 2019 at 6:52 PM
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SEVAG P
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Hello,

Squeaking noise heard only when braking? if not, just lift the car from the front left side turn the wheel by hand check if that abnormal noise heard. if yes remove the wheel and turn the disc you must detect the fault.
Feb 1, 2019 at 10:37 AM
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CONRADISH006
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The squeal went away yesterday.
Feb 5, 2019 at 8:13 AM
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CONRADISH006
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And it has been doing it for a while. Very Strange.
Feb 5, 2019 at 8:14 AM
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SEVAG P
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Can I have some pictures of the rotor and the pads?
Feb 5, 2019 at 8:27 AM
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SEVAG P
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Because some types of pads have metal particles inside it. you must drive until the pads rough surface is gone.
Feb 5, 2019 at 8:30 AM
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CONRADISH006
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Okay. It has been about a year since i installed them.
Feb 6, 2019 at 5:22 AM
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CONRADISH006
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Okay, i will get a picture.
Feb 6, 2019 at 5:24 AM
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SEVAG P
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Also a video or noise record please. if it's normal pad squeaking you can use anti squeak compound at the back of your brake pads, that will eliminate the noise.
Feb 6, 2019 at 7:29 AM
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CONRADISH006
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Here are the pictures:
Feb 16, 2019 at 12:50 PM
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CONRADISH006
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Here is the other side.
Feb 18, 2019 at 8:21 AM
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CONRADISH006
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Also, this sound when turning the rotor is weird.
Feb 18, 2019 at 8:22 AM
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SEVAG P
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Hello
It seems the noise heard from the wheel hub bearing when turning the brake disc's.
Also brake disc's are badly scored that can be from bad brake pads quality.
Feb 20, 2019 at 8:40 AM
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CONRADISH006
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I got Carquest Wherever Platinum Professional pads and rotors.
Feb 20, 2019 at 3:50 PM
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Hello,

This is typical of ceramic brake pads I would change over to semi metallic. Ceramic pads last a long time but are sometimes squeaky grumbly. Here is a guide to help you get the job done correctly:

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

thanks for the pics and video. Please let us know what happens..

Feb 20, 2019 at 6:05 PM