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from top publications available through your library. A leading
automobile manufacturer's shop manual is up front about the
problem. "Noise at the wheels when brakes are applied - squeaks,
squeals, or chatter. Note. Brake friction materials inherently
generate noise and heat in order to dissipate energy. "As a
result, occasional squeal is normal and is aggravated by severe
environmental conditions such as cold, heat, wetness, snow,
salt, mud, etc. "This occasional squeal is not a functional
concern and does not indicate any loss of brake effectiveness."
That explanation seems simple enough. But try telling that to an
irate customer after you have just completed a supposedly
thorough brake job! Brake squeal is the number one come-back …