Xantia Brake Squeal-Help

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Karl
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Xantia Brake Squeal-Help

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My car has developed a intermitant squeal noise when braking. I`m wondering if its the front caliper piston problem or from the rear? Last time this happened the garage said they clean up the rear, I assume they mean the rust and the noise did go away. Now I`m planning on giving it a good clean with a metal brush this weekend, anyone know were I start.
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Post by Richard Gallagher »

Its more than likely to be coming from the rear calipers due to aluminium corrosion on the caliper itself. Basically the caliper body corrodes on its mounting face where its attached to the suspension arm. This then causes the caliper mounting to no longer be at the correct angle causing the pads to vibrate and in turn squeal. Take a look at the pads, if they are worn at an angle replace and also remove the caliper and clean up the mounting face. This should sort it out
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