1999 Chevy Astro Brakes Squealing While Driving

1999 CHEVROLET ASTRO
127,986 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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AMARANTH
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Brakes squeal or squeak while I am driving and stop when i hit the brakes or when I am at a stop or just idling. When It is cold or wet it also stops as well. at first it was just a faint sound, almost a knocking sound so I thought it was a muffler problem but then it turned into a squeaking that grew louder and louder over time. What is happening?
Dec 31, 2009 at 9:03 AM
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BLACKOP555
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sounds like you need the brakes to be lubed up on the slides, anti rattles and shims.
Dec 31, 2009 at 1:02 PM
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AMARANTH
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I am not even sure what all of that is.
Jan 4, 2010 at 8:01 AM
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BLACKOP555
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you want to do this all yourself? im not sure thats a good idea if you don't know what the parts i just listed are.

the knocking noise could be a sign of a loose caliper or bad bearing or a worn bushing. as a muffler doesnt normally knock
Jan 6, 2010 at 8:38 PM