I have 03 corolla 1ZZ-FE engine. I'm experiencing squealing noises when brakes are applied, particularly in the morning, and the noise appears to be getting louder. Does this mean it is time to replace the brakes?
I have 03 corolla 1ZZ-FE engine. I'm experiencing squealing noises when brakes are applied, particularly in the morning, and the noise appears to be getting louder. Does this mean it is time to replace the brakes?
Cheers,
FutureHoldsNoBounds
how many miles u got on that car? easy way to check the brakes: pull the wheel off and look thru the caliper hole to see how much friction material u have left on the brake pads. u can try buying some disc brake lube and putting some on the back of the brake pads and on the inside part of the brake pads shims to keep the squealing noise down, but try these options 1st before u dive into replacing the pads. also does the noise die down after the car warms up or is it a constant squeal when u step on the pedal?
I have 03 corolla 1ZZ-FE engine. I'm experiencing squealing noises when brakes are applied, particularly in the morning, and the noise appears to be getting louder. Does this mean it is time to replace the brakes?
Cheers,
FutureHoldsNoBounds
if noise from the back, more likely is the brake pad dust.
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Is it easy to do a brake job on a 9th-Generation Corolla?
The last time I did one was on my first car (a 1989 Camry Base with 208,000mi) and I remember having numerous issues after the brake job. I don't know if I just missed a step or what, but it was fun trying to stop on I-670 in Columbus, Ohio at freeway speeds with questionable brakes...
I tried searching for a walkthrough and couldn't really find one. I think it's time to buy a Haynes manual.
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1989 Toyota Camry base 5spd (retired at 206,000mi)
2000 Saturn SL2 5spd
2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE1 V6 (totaled due to a rear-end collision)
2003 Toyota Corolla LE
Purchased at 133,000 kms from Toyota dealer 3 months ago.
easy way to check the brakes: pull the wheel off and look thru the caliper hole to see how much friction material u have left on the brake pads. u can try buying some disc brake lube and putting some on the back of the brake pads and on the inside part of the brake pads shims to keep the squealing noise down, but try these options 1st before u dive into replacing the pads.
only way to check the brakes is to pull the wheel off? does this mean I would have to re-align the wheels after?
also does the noise die down after the car warms up or is it a constant squeal when u step on the pedal?
At first the noise dies down after car warms up, but now it appears to be almost constant depending on how hard i break. What does this mean?
if noise from the back, more likely is the brake pad dust.
It does sound like its comming from the front. Are there brakes at both front and back of car? If its brake pad dust then do i just clean it up to solve the problem?
Is it easy to do a brake job on a 9th-Generation Corolla?
The last time I did one was on my first car (a 1989 Camry Base with 208,000mi) and I remember having numerous issues after the brake job. I don't know if I just missed a step or what, but it was fun trying to stop on I-670 in Columbus, Ohio at freeway speeds with questionable brakes...
I tried searching for a walkthrough and couldn't really find one. I think it's time to buy a Haynes manual.
Check out the folks on 9th gen corolla (no spaces) That site is FULL of DIY write ups.
I'm gonna ask the eternally volatile question: what benefits are there to genuine toyota brake pads/rotors versus aftermarket?
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1989 Toyota Camry base 5spd (retired at 206,000mi)
2000 Saturn SL2 5spd
2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE1 V6 (totaled due to a rear-end collision)
2003 Toyota Corolla LE
I'm gonna ask the eternally volatile question: what benefits are there to genuine toyota brake pads/rotors versus aftermarket?
the benefits are that your wallet will be thinner bcuz u will be spending more on their parts bcuz they say "toyota" on the box. not to mention that buying brake rotors from their parts department will be at an astronomical price. the brake pads aren't that badly priced from the dealer, but if u buy aftermarket pads make sure u buy pads that have the same friction material. these models have ceramic pads. i personally would not buy rotors from them, i would go to advance auto parts but that's just me. other than that i don't see any major benefit, and many aftermarket parts come with a better warranty, with toyota parts u just get a 1 year warranty.
Is it easy to do a brake job on a 9th-Generation Corolla?
The last time I did one was on my first car (a 1989 Camry Base with 208,000mi) and I remember having numerous issues after the brake job. I don't know if I just missed a step or what, but it was fun trying to stop on I-670 in Columbus, Ohio at freeway speeds with questionable brakes...
I tried searching for a walkthrough and couldn't really find one. I think it's time to buy a Haynes manual.
haynes manual is very good. it has excellent pics and a detailed walkthru, they wont steer u wrong
Purchased at 133,000 kms from Toyota dealer 3 months ago.
easy way to check the brakes: pull the wheel off and look thru the caliper hole to see how much friction material u have left on the brake pads. u can try buying some disc brake lube and putting some on the back of the brake pads and on the inside part of the brake pads shims to keep the squealing noise down, but try these options 1st before u dive into replacing the pads.
only way to check the brakes is to pull the wheel off? does this mean I would have to re-align the wheels after?
also does the noise die down after the car warms up or is it a constant squeal when u step on the pedal?
At first the noise dies down after car warms up, but now it appears to be almost constant depending on how hard i break. What does this mean?
if noise from the back, more likely is the brake pad dust.
It does sound like its comming from the front. Are there brakes at both front and back of car? If its brake pad dust then do i just clean it up to solve the problem?
Cheers,
FutureHoldsNoBounds
1. yes thats the only way to check the brakes and yes u have front disc and rear drum brakes. u dont have to get the car aligned if u just pull the wheel off. u can also go to a shop and get a brake inspection for about $25 they can give u a write up of your current brake status
Just finished replacing pads on the front axle. Cinchy. Four bolts and about an hour.
I was told by a shop that did a courtesy check while they patched one of my tires that I was "getting pretty thin" on the pads and that was the reason I was squealing. Once I got my wheels off, I came to the conclusion that I really didn't need to replace them yet, but since I had the parts and the free time, I did it anyway.
Needless to say, I won't be trusting Firestone Complete Auto Care to much beyond tires and alignments from this point forward.
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1989 Toyota Camry base 5spd (retired at 206,000mi)
2000 Saturn SL2 5spd
2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE1 V6 (totaled due to a rear-end collision)
2003 Toyota Corolla LE
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. not to mention that buying brake rotors from their parts department will be at an astronomical price. the brake pads aren't that badly priced from the dealer, but if u buy aftermarket pads make sure u buy pads that have the same friction material. these models have ceramic pads. i personally would not buy rotors from them, i would go to advance auto parts but that's just me. other than that i don't see any major benefit, and many aftermarket parts come with a better warranty, with toyota parts u just get a 1 year warranty.
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