New research could offer a solution to one of the most annoying sounds on our roads -- brake squeal. There are lots of mechanical myths about what causes a car's brakes to produce that biting howl.

Case: A 2018 Camry experienced unusual noises after rain; inspection revealed rust on the caliper guide pin, which was resolved after applying specialized grease. Regularly clean dust from inside the ...

My son-in-law, whom I love like a son, just replaced the brakes on my ‘07 Camry. It was fine for a day or so, and then I started to hear this “rubbing” noise. It is only when I start moving forward, ...

Thomas Schuster, vehicle expert at the KÜS expert organization, provides the answers: "The unpleasant noise can have various causes, but there is usually no acute danger. Disc brakes in particular are ...

You hear that high-pitched squeal every time you hit the brakes and immediately think “expensive repair.” But here’s the thing your mechanic probably never explained: that sound is intentional. Modern ...

Owners of some 2008-13 Audi models (complete list below) may complain of an irritating squeak or squeal from the front brakes on light-to-moderate pedal application. One likely cause for the noise, ...

I have a 2015 Chevy Silverado 3500, and after driving for a while, I noticed when coming to a stop the brakes have a squeal. I’ve taken them apart and cleaned them, and they’re fine, but after a week ...

Among the reasons someone might want to avoid passing a semi-truck is to steer clear of that harsh piercing screech it makes when slowing down. That sound is referred to as brake squeal, and although ...

Squealing brakes cost auto manufacturers several hundred million dollars a year in warranty repairs and are among consumers' top 20 vehicle complaints – even in luxury cars. Now, acoustics researchers ...

Reducing disk brake squeal, especially low frequency disk brake squeal (1-5kHz), is an important technical issue in vehicles. The disk brake squeal mechanism has been shown in many papers (1)-(9).

Q–I own a 1994 Chevrolet G20 van with a 350-cubic-inch-displacement engine and 64,000 miles on the odometer. I am ready to replace the serpentine belt for the 10th time since the van was new. Each one ...