Squeaking from wheels

[michaelxng]

I don't know if it's my brakes, but every time my car sits for a while and I drive it, it makes a squeak for about one minute and then it goes away. Is this bad or should I not worry about it?

 

[turbonutter69]

Hello and Welcome to Torquecars.:bigsmile: Hope you have a nice stay.
To be honest mate I wouldn't worry. If the car has been stood then it's most likely to be a little build up of rust. But when you drive it you'll remove that anyway. Just be easy on the brake for the first few miles.

 

[michaelxng]

Thank you for the welcoming and thank you for the advice. I was going to buy some brake pads, but I guess I don't need to anymore.

 

[turbonutter69]

Do a visual check of your pads. If they are low then replace.

 

[michaelxng]

Alright then. Well how much do you think I'm going to spend if I need some?

 

[turbonutter69]

Couldn't really say mate as i'm in the Uk and your in the US aren't you? Have you got a local motor factor/ parts place?

 

[michaelxng]

oh yes I'm in the US. Yes there are many stores. I'll try looking it up.

 

[obi_waynne]

It would be worth checking that the pads are not dragging. This can cause bad performance, overheat the pads and disks and all sorts of issues.

It might just be a wheel bearing that needs lubricating.

 

[michaelxng]

oh thnkx. Well I don't have time to check, but probably by next week. How do i determine if my brake pads, rotor, or wheel bearing is bad? does is rust?