fd2 Screeching brakes !!?

[David321]

Anyone know what could be the problem with the screeching noise wverytime i brake? the brae pad isn't worn car sits on 68,oookms , went to the mechanic and he said i should brake harder but still its not normal for a car to screech while braking?

[Areis]

You might have to machine the break dics. I had mine done at 65 000kms.

[shepparton]

also note this!!..always inspect your rear brake pad if you havent replaced it, because most than likely rear brake pad worn out faster than the front one. I just replacd rear pad when the car onl had 80k on it . i heard new civic all like this

[David321]

[QUOTE=Areis;3561765]You might have to machine the break dics. I had mine done at 65 000kms.[/QUOTE
Thanks ill check on that with the mechanics, how much did it cost you areis to machine it? and what did you machine the front or rear or discs?

[David321]

also note this!!..always inspect your rear brake pad if you havent replaced it, because most than likely rear brake pad worn out faster than the front one. I just replacd rear pad when the car onl had 80k on it . i heard new civic all like this
Cheers shepparton, ill also check the rear brake pads thanks!! =)

[EG5]

inner rear brake pads to be exact.
This is common problems for FD civic , FN2 civic , GE jazz

[black8thgen]

its a common issue that happens pretty much on all new civics

u can either change ur pads or get some aftermarket rotors

i did the latter, and i got better braking power and no screeches :). As my stock rotors may have been warped and stock pads still had plenty of meat left so didn't want to change those yet

[JOhnnyFD]

changed my rear brake pads after hearing the car starting to squeak and doing 56,000km.. didnt need to machine the brake discs.. and front brake pads has around 60% left on it.. weird

[CrystalSkull]

mine squeak on a cold morning as i leave the driveway (slight incline), done 45K, going for the 30 month service on Tuesday, I will enquire.

[JOhnnyFD]

usually to change brake pads every 50,000km (depending on driving style).. mine would squeak when i reverse the car and then hear it sometimes when i drive.. checked the rear brade pads as squeaking was coming from the rear and not the front.. rear brake pads were gone and lucky that i didnt need to machine the rear brake disc or get new ones.. if you hear it squeak, change the pads pronto or risk damage to brake discs