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dreameral · 07-02-2008, 11:22 AM

My car started to squeal when driving. I know it's from the tires. As soon as I touch the brakes it stops. It will start again as I remove the brake pressure. The pads were replaced about 12 months ago

shortrun · 07-02-2008, 12:04 PM

I'm guessing this is your 2000?
Reading past posts I see you have had some problems.
When you replaced the pads did you replace or rebuild the calipers?
If not and you have a seized caliper, your new pads could be worn out again.

dreameral · 07-02-2008, 03:37 PM

thanks Shortrun. I didn't replace the calipers. How do you "rebuild" them. I added grease to the pin. It was my first attempt at the avalon brakes.

shortrun · 07-05-2008, 10:22 AM

I guess what I was trying to say is re checking the brake pads would be my first step.
If you do have a caliper problem, the normal is to replace them. I'm not experience enough to direct someone else to do this. Sorry.

dreameral · 07-06-2008, 10:37 AM

OK, pulled apart rear passenger caliper and the slider pin was stuck. Cleaned and re-greased. Seems to run much better. It is quiet now and "rolls" better. I'm thinking it has been stuck for awhile but never made a noise.