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Old May 27, 2001 | 08:53 PM
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My '99 SE-L is the first car with all four disks. All my previous cars had front disks and rear drums. I've never had a problem with brakes squealing. My Max squeals when going at slow speeds and slow stopping. Is this normal?
Old May 27, 2001 | 09:07 PM
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My brakes have squealed under the following circumstances:

After it rains or it is very humid.
-this goes away after several stops

After I have the front brake pads replaced.
-this went away after several months.

Originally posted by NewMaxOwner
My '99 SE-L is the first car with all four disks. All my previous cars had front disks and rear drums. I've never had a problem with brakes squealing. My Max squeals when going at slow speeds and slow stopping. Is this normal?
Old May 27, 2001 | 09:18 PM
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My brakes squeal all the time, dealer says nothings wrong, but I know what's wrong...
Old May 27, 2001 | 09:18 PM
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Originally posted by NewMaxOwner
My '99 SE-L is the first car with all four disks. All my previous cars had front disks and rear drums. I've never had a problem with brakes squealing. My Max squeals when going at slow speeds and slow stopping. Is this normal?
Brake squeal is a common complaint on all makes of car. Some Maxima owners insist that only genuine Nissan brake parts will be silent. However, I have had good results with name-brand brake pads (Raybestos, etc.). You may obtain some relief by applying Blue Goo anti-squeal compound to the steel backing of your present brake pads.
Old May 27, 2001 | 09:26 PM
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What's Wrong

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My brakes squeal all the time, dealer says nothings wrong, but I know what's wrong...
You know what's wrong. What?
Old May 27, 2001 | 09:31 PM
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Originally posted by Gotrice4
My brakes squeal all the time, dealer says nothings wrong, but I know what's wrong...
Ditto on mine too. I've replaced everything from pads to rotors (all all 4 wheels) and I still get the squeal...Tends to be when I'm applying moderate to light brake pressure. Push them hard, and it stops. Annoying as hell, but I've gone to 3 places including the dealer and gone through 5 sets of pads and have yet to get rid of it.
Old May 27, 2001 | 10:08 PM
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Ditto on mine too. I've replaced everything from pads to rotors (all all 4 wheels) and I still get the squeal...Tends to be when I'm applying moderate to light brake pressure. Push them hard, and it stops. Annoying as hell, but I've gone to 3 places including the dealer and gone through 5 sets of pads and have yet to get rid of it.
You're right. Only on moderate to light brake applications. I found another way not to hear. I use the a/c a lot, so my windows are rolled-up most of the time, with the stereo blasting. Can't hear a them squeal anymore!
Old May 27, 2001 | 11:33 PM
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I agree with Mr Martin. Apply the anti-squeal compound and it should help.
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