i have a 2000 grand larado jeep and the rear brakes squizk all the time..seems like a rear axle bent a tad..how hard is it to replace...

thanks:banghead: :banghead:

Typically break squeek is an indicator that the pads are low (there are typically metal parts that rub when the pads are low, which creates the audible squeek as a "warning"). Are you sure it's the axle? I recommend checking the break pads first. Do you have disk breaks or drum breaks? If disk, you can pull off the wheel and look at the thickness of the pad (should be more than about 1/8"). If you have drum breaks, tap off the drum & inspect the pads (remember to RELEASE the parking break first in order to get the drum off!)

i have a 99 grand and my freaking rear brakes squeak all the time. the pads are fine and i pull them off and put stop squeal on it when i finally get too tired of it but i think the only way i am going to get rid of it completely is new pads regardless of how much pad is left on mine. i will say one thing the squeal is driving me crazy lately so i think it's drilled and slotted rotors on all four corners coming soon

al my pads are new with the rotors all turned i took the rear wheel off and watched the rear disk rub the brake caliabra..it only hit in one spot and makes a squeel and noise..it is driveing me crazy....

On my '94 JGC I replaced the front disk break pads with after-market (average quality) pads and they started squeeking right away. I re-installed them with more anti-squeek but it didn't make any difference. I did some research and apparently the newer pads are much harder material (instead of the softer asbestos, which is not used much anymore as far as I know). The harder material makes it squeek. One work-around I learned of is to replace both the rotors and pads with new parts from the dealer. They'll be designed to work together and might not squeek.

Instead of trying this I just lived with it for about a year (about 7000 miles)and now it doesn't squeek anymore. I think the pads & rotors finally aligned with each other and it works fine now.

ceramic pads or better that's the only way to go for me. the dust is light colored so your wheels look clean longer and they are way less harsh on rotors then any metallic pads. oh and look for rotors from the US or Canada way better than oe (mexican made if memory serves) or other asian castings. believe it or not north american steel is still the highest quality.

If your pads/rotor are glazed that can cause a squeek and the only way to fix that is to turn the rotors and put on new pads. Also the stop squeel spray goes on the back of the pads, not the friction side.

ceramic pads cured all my brake squealing problems...pricey but worth it.:)

Yeah, I've heard Autozone's pads were prone to squeeking noises. I found that out the hard way myself...:banghead: However, I sprayed some of CRC Anti-Squeak stuff on the pads and rotors over a year ago, and haven't had any noises since!