BuddyB1959 Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 My wife has a 2008 MKX AWD and we are having a continuing problem with squeaking brakes. The squeak started when only braking in reverse, but it now does it in both directions. The squeak only happens at slow speed (parking lot speeds) and it dosen;t matter if the brakes are hot or cold. Things I have done so far New pads on both front and rear All rotors turned Brake fluid flushed and changed What am I missing? Ideas Thanks Buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Does it sound anything like this? Hooting sound 2007 Edge.mp3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pir8p3t3 Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 My 2008 SEL does this too. But the dealer told me it is normal and has something to do with teh materials used in the brakes. I tried anti sqeal ( or whatever the stuff is called) and it still happens. It doesn't seem to effect how well the brakes work so i am just dealing with it at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyB1959 Posted August 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Does sound a little like the sound clip, maybe a little higher pitched. Also, to the other post, I would run away from that dealer, brakes are no supposed to squeak, can't be normal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Going aftermarket for pads/rotors may resolve the issue, this being FORD brakes we're talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyB1959 Posted August 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 I've got aftermarket pads already, still have the problem. Hard to believe the rotors since it only happens at slow speeds, slowing down from higway speeds they don't squeak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 I know, logically it does not make sense. It could be faulty calipers, you know pistons in the caliper not engaging/releasing properly when braking at very low speeds. That is what I think is really happening, and it should be easy for a mechanic/mechanically inclined person to check. My dealer is certainly not interested in pursuing any avenues of investigation, so I will have to go elsewhere. The Ford Escape had a TSB on something similar, but whether it applies here or not ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Tawney Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 My Girlfriends 2008 Ford Edge AWD squeeks in reverse only. ive replaced the pads and rotors to stop the squeeks, i didnt go cheap on them either, but i cant seem to figure out what is causing it. it has 30K miles on it and the dealership just tells me its normal. Then i found this article today, check it out. i guess its a pretty common issue with other vehicles also. I think this will be my next move to see if it fixes it. Hope this helps everyone also! http://www.aftermarketnews.com/Item/98557/new_raybestos_brand_lowfrequency_dampers_available_now.aspx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Interesting article. Wish they had said WHAT it is about the rear caliper causing this problem. The EBrake setup maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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