Well, I have squeaky front brakes. Seems to be front driver side. Just started sqeekin' 'bout 2 days ago. Plenty of pad left, rotors look good.

Strange thing, squeak goes away when brakes applied. Only squeaks when I'm not braking. Also, squeak gets considerably louder when I turn the wheel to the left.

Any insight from all you Mighty, Powerful and All Knowing F-150 Gurus would be greatly appreciated.

The Analog Kid

 

I have the same problem!! Except it only squeal's like a pig when I apply the brakes!!
I have removed both the rear and front tires and there is pleanty of pad on both?? I sprayed with cleaner and put all back toghter and they still SCREAM when I apply the brakes?? Its driving me NUTS!!
I guess I will sell the truck and get another.

Please help us guys!!

 

I have a 2004 F150 XL 4x4 that has been in the shop once because of the brakes squeaking, and getting ready to go in again on Saturday. The first go around they said they buffed the pads and that would take care of it, well it didn't. We'll see what else can be done this weekend. This is a vehicle that has 7500 miles on it.

 

Well make sure that they turn the rotors at the same time!! This must be done!! What happens most of the time with these Matalic pads is that they get glazed and so do the rotors and they start to squeal.

I just bought a truck with brand new brakes and they squeal like a pig!! I did the pads and they were quiet for a month and then started again!! I had new pads done again and the rotors turned and they are quite now!!

 

Did you check the pads by removing the wheels and taking a good look or by just peeking through the wheel. The pads don't always wear flat accross. Could be the sensor on the inner pad on that side has reached the rotor even though you have "plenty of pad" If you didn't pull the wheel and get a good look ar even pull the caliper and look at the sensor ( for wear) then you might want to.

 

An inherent problem of semi-metallic pads is brake noise, pedal pulsation and dust. I suggest you get yourself a set of ceramic pads, and your driving experience will improve. Scuffing the pads, turning the rotors or seating the pads will only bring it back to the way they were when you brakes were new, and shortly you will be right back where you are now, with the squeaks.

 

Same - problem with squeaky brakes - i put on ceramics - problem solved

 

My '01 'Screw started that crap (squeaking brakes) with 40,000 miles on it.

Replaced the pads, no help.

Read a few postings on here and found the solution:

CRC Disc Brake Quiet. Available in a 4 oz. bottle for less than $5.00.

1. Dis-assemble the caliper and pads.

2. Apply a thin coat to the back side of the pads.

3. Apply a thin coat to the piston in the caliper.

4. Let both dry for 10 minutes or so.

5. Re-assemble the caliper and pads to the rotor.

6. Press the brake pedal a few times to "seat" the pads and glue.

I did this in the evening and let them dry overnight.

Squeaking problem solved. I got rid of the 'Screw when it had 62,000 miles and it still didn't squeak...

 

Ford rotors-> THEY SUCK BIG TIME. Take a look at the inside of the rotor and you will see it coming apart. It looks like little chunks or pitting. Ford uses crap rotors to save a buck. A shame for a great vehicle.

 

Ford is notorious for their bad brakes/rotors on all of their vehicles. You would think by now they would fix the problem.

 

I have a 97 4X4, noise from the drivers front, checked the brakes about 2 weeks before the noise started and saw only 30% left up front on the first set with 95000 kms. I felt I would be good untill spring as I drive a company truck mainly. It was noisy enough that it was imbarassing. So I changed the front pads and had the rotors turned. The noise was still just as bad, and like wise worse on left turns. Took it apart agian and replaced the bearing hub on the drivers side, all quite now.