Chirp sound from wheel, stops when applying the brakes?

2019 CHEVROLET TRAX
83,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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Getting a chirping sound after driving, stops when applying brakes, but returns.
Oct 21, 2024 at 9:28 AM
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Yep, this is normal when the brake pads wear down, there is a screamer on the pads that contacts the rotor while it spins to make the noise letting you know brake service is required. Here is how to change out the front brake pads but you should check the rear brakes as well.

Here is a generic guide to help you step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car:

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

Here are the parts on Amazon:

https://amzn.to/3NwErFB

I would change out the brake rotors as well for the best results. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.
Oct 21, 2024 at 10:44 AM
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I’ve always had terrible luck with cars. I have 2019 trax that makes a screeching noise at times when driving, stops upon braking. I had my front pads replaced not long ago, but the pads were cheap from autozone and shims weren’t replaced. I also get this woosh sound when driving from the left wheel it appears. Hopefully not a bad wheel bearing.
Oct 22, 2024 at 11:18 AM (Merged)
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Yep, that sounds like the brake pads, if there were ceramic I would replace them with semi metallic which should fix the problem. Thanks for the videos, they helped.
Oct 22, 2024 at 11:19 AM