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???? [sm=helpout.gif]

Thanks for the help in advance.
Miss Vicki

 

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.

 

Thanks bunches.
I will wait to see if someone else can also help.
Miss Vicki

 

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 thedisc. Miss Vicki, you need to see a mechanic because it "sounds" like your brake pads are worn out and need immediate replacement.

 

Ktaz is probably right, you said very low miles, I'm still interested in how many.

 

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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You wanted to know how many miles. I have nearly 18,000
miles on the 2004 XLR. I do love my car!

 

Thanks Stealth. I will check to see if the parking brake
trick will work. I have the car in service at the Caddy house
as we speak and they are checking it out. I was told by a
tech though that sometimes they just do this. I was told it
would be worrisome if it squealed all the time. And it does
not do that for sure.

 

You know 18,000 on a 3 year old car, maybe the calipers just need some servicing. That's not a lot of miles for that time frame. Clean, lubricate, that's most likely all they need.

 

Thanks Katzmans! I will have the service dept.
check this out for me. I just purchased this car
about a week ago and it is in Exquisite condition.
The dealer I purchased it from had it checked out top
to bottom. When I go in to the Caddy dealer I am
going to ask if Cadillac has an extended warranty I
believe I would like to get one. With all the electric
bells and whistles this car has I bet it can get quite
pricey if you have to fix something! []