2004 Squeaky brakes
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2004 Squeaky brakes - 3/7/2007 8:19:30 PM
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Miss Vicki
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Can anyone here tell me if a squeaky brakes are common
for the Cadillac XLR? I have just purchased a 2004 model
with very low miles and once in a while, not every time, the
brakes squeal. Doesn't look or sound to cool when I have
the top down. What to DO???? 
Thanks for the help in advance.
Miss Vicki
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RE: 2004 Squeaky brakes - 3/7/2007 9:26:33 PM
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G.A.R.Y.
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There are a few reasons this could be happening from as simple as brake dust to warped rotors, cheap pad replacements by previous owner. Unless one of the tech guys here know something specific you should be able to go to your regular mechanic for diagnosis. Hang on a bit and see if anyone here can help you first.
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RE: 2004 Squeaky brakes - 3/7/2007 9:28:32 PM
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Miss Vicki
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Thanks bunches.
I will wait to see if someone else can also help.
Miss Vicki
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RE: 2004 Squeaky brakes - 3/8/2007 2:02:14 AM
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Katzmans Caddy
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Squealling brakes are generally a sign that you need to repalce the brake pads. The noise comes from the built in wear sensors rubbing against the disc. Miss Vicki, you need to see a mechanic because it "sounds" like your brake pads are worn out and need immediate replacement. 
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RE: 2004 Squeaky brakes - 3/8/2007 7:47:49 AM
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G.A.R.Y.
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Ktaz is probably right, you said very low miles, I'm still interested in how many.
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RE: 2004 Squeaky brakes - 3/8/2007 9:36:35 AM
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Stealth
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it is most probable the Katz is right, however i just went through a similar
scenerio with my Allante - "once in a while, not every time".
the squeek was not consistent but i assumed i needed REAR
pads since the front pads were failry new with only 10,000 miles
on them.
upon pulling offf the wheels i found out i had about 75% pad
remaining after about 20,000 miles. so what was the noise?
next in my diag was adjustment. to my surprise, i found that the
rear brakes required adjustment and that was done by the
use of the parking brake. i had not used the parking brake ever!
i started using the parking brake and by day two, NO MORE NOISE!
i have NOOOOO clue if the XLR has a similar rear brake setup,
but the XLR is considered the Allante of this century,
renamed.
if that helps, please LET US KNOW!
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ORIGINAL: Miss Vicki
Can anyone here tell me if a squeaky brakes are common
for the Cadillac XLR? I have just purchased a 2004 model
with very low miles and once in a while, not every time, the
brakes squeal. Doesn't look or sound to cool when I have
the top down. What to DO????
Thanks for the help in advance.
Miss Vicki
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