Try a couple of *serious* stops from 55 MPH to deglaze the pads.  Use
maximum braking.  Don't get rear-ended!

On Mon, Aug 18, 2008 at 11:22 AM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all.
>
> I don't recognize this brake sound. It's not a typical high pitched
> brake squeal. Hopefully list wisdom can some light.
>
> I drive/use brakes for ~ 10 minutes, then when pushing brake pedal
> through first 1/2 of travel, a 1/2 second whistle sound, comes from
> the front.
>
> And.....
>
> Pulled the wheels, pads/rotors look ok, but I hear a *slight* grinding
> noise when braking at slower speeds. (with a quieter engine, I hear
> more noises!)
>
> Any pointers where to look first for cause of whistle sound?
>
> Could the *slight* grinding sound be due to metallic pads?
>
> The brakes are ok, but if I install dealership pads/pins, I'd like to
> pinpoint the whistle source problem before that.
>
> Much thanks,
>
> Neil.
>
>
>
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