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Why Do My Brakes Squeak? And 4 Other Critical Brake Questions Answered

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<p class="normal"><span lang="EN-US">The braking system is one of the most important but least glamorous parts of any vehicle — so what do you do if your brakes squeak?</span><span id="more-712712"></span>



<p class="normal"><span lang="EN-US">Generally, you can’t see the braking system. Most don’t do anything particularly awe-inspiring. Simply, you press the brake pedal and the vehicle slows down or stops. For most drivers, the braking system exists in the background and is given little to no thought.</span>



<p class="normal"><span lang="EN-US">As one of the most important parts of a car or truck, it’s vital for drivers to understand what the braking system does, how it works, and how to understand when the braking system might be in need of attention.</span>

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If you buy a performance car, it has aggressive brakes. The braking force is created by wearing a brake compound against steel. If you have brake performance, you will have dust as a by-product. Damp brake dust is like nails on the chalk board, sure. This is fact.

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