2014 Ford Focus brakes
Asked by Jeanne Dec 30, 2018 at 09:49 PM about the 2014 Ford Focus SE
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
I went to a mechanic to put new brake oads on my 2014 Ford Focus and now
when I brake they whistle very loud. What is wrong? Please help. He will not
return my call and I work the hours he is open:'(
Thank you
4 Answers
Hornet_2497 answered 5 years ago
Some new brake pads squeal loudly until they break in. Actually there is a "wear indicator" (a metal tab that drags on the rotor) that is supposed to make a metallic squeal when the pads are worn out. But if it doesn't diminish or stop in a few days, I would urge him look his work over to be sure something isn't wrong. Maybe he chose to not replace the rotors at the same time, which is okay IF they are still good. The bill should indicate rotors as "parts" replaced with the brake pads.
Hopefully he used the same brand of rotors and pads. This will cause squeaking if different brands are used. Also let’s hope he greased the correct areas of the brake pads and caliper contact points.
my 2014 focus sounded like an air leek from brake pedal. the power brakes use air from engine with a part called a brake booster. had that part replaced dealer part only....no problem since.
