Are squeaky brakes dangerous?

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asked Aug 25, 2018 in Safety by Montalvo09 (250 points)
Are squeaky brakes dangerous?

Is it dangerous to continue to drive my vehicle when I have squeaky brakes?

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answered Aug 25, 2018 by Shawn (105,070 points)
Whether it's dangerous or not to drive with squeaky and squealing brakes will depend on the actual cause of the squealing and squeaking brakes.

Things that can cause brakes to squeal and squeak are worn brake pads, glazed brake pads, worn or warped brake rotors, lack of brake pad insulation, broken anti rattle clips, lack of insulation shims.

Another cause of brakes squealing or brakes squeaking is the wear indicator on the brake pads that is supposed to touch the rotor when the brake pads wear down to an unsafe level.

Either way you should get your vehicle to a brake shop to have the brakes inspected or if you can do it yourself get those brakes fixed as it could lead to a deadly wreck.

Brakes are what stops your vehicle so always get them checked and fixed.

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