Why do my 2016 Kia Optima brakes squeal constantly?

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May 10, 2025 at 7:49 pm #839 Reply
Hailey
Hello. I have a 2016 Kia Optima. My brakes squeal soo loud. No matter what brand brakes I get. I got my car 2 years ago & been squealing everyday since the day I got it. It’s so annoying, I can’t take it. Please help me, I’m losing my mind.
May 10, 2025 at 7:49 pm #840 Reply
Brian
Have you replaced the rotors and pads at the same time? Are you using OEM/dealer or high quality parts, or just different brands from the local big box parts store? Is everything properly lubricated, slides moving, hardware and shims properly installed?
May 10, 2025 at 7:50 pm #841 Reply
Raymond
There’s something he’s not doing correctly, then.
May 10, 2025 at 7:50 pm #842 Reply
Justin
Dry and rusted contact points make noise. Grind the rust and lube all contact points. Also, make sure 0% of caliper grease gets on the rotor or friction surface.
May 10, 2025 at 7:51 pm #843 Reply
Ken
Do they squeel when first installed if not I’m thinking you are hard on brake getting them hot then driving thru water making the pads hard causing the squeal.
May 10, 2025 at 7:51 pm #844 Reply
Don
Did the rotors get replaced too and are you using ceramic or metallic pads. Another thing to check is if there are blue streaks in the rotors showing hard breaking.
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