So, about 6 months ago, I went to Meineke to have them install new brakes on my Audi. They put in ceramic brakes and supposedly matching rotors. Beginning from the first week until about 5 months later, the brakes would squeal when I lightly stepped on it when driving slowly and sometimes during higher speeds.

I decide to take it back to Meineke and was advised by a mechanic that my brakes were fine and to wait until the cold and wet weather passes to see if the brakes improve. I was not content with his response as my brakes continued to squeal through 2 miles of traffic.

Anyone know why this is the case?


Ummm... i took a vacation about a month ago and had my car parked the entire time. There was a build up of rust on the brakes. I drove and frequently stepped on the brakes so I could get rid of the rust. It's almost all gone now, but now when I step on the brakes, it seems a little rigid (my car vibrates, mostly at higher speeds), as if the brakes are thicker on one part. Is this normal? It's been three days. Is this something that I could have Meineke fix since they said that my brakes would be covered for an entire year when they installed it?

well the squealing is easily fixed..just go into any autoparts store and ask them for a can of anti-brake squeal stuff...they'll know what u mean...that should stop most of the squealing...keep in mind though some pads are better in performance but may squeak more, thats just the tradeoff sometimes....your pads couldve worn thin already....or maybe in all your enthusiasm to get the rust off u over heated your brakes(really doubtfull unless u did panic stop after panic stop from like 90+, but could happen i suppose)....take it back and ask them maybe they need to install a shim they forgot, maybe u should change brake pad type......look at your rotots do they have ridges in them...maybe your pads are already worn down.....

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