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Ford: anti lock brakes, inexperienced technician, ford escape


Question
I have a 2004 Ford escape.  I recently had to have new brakes on the front replaced, including the rotors turned. This was the first part of Jan.  My brakes are squeaking like crazy, but not all the time.  I have taken it back to the dealer twice. They didn't squeak like that before I had them fixed.  Is this normal?

Answer
No, this is not normal... this could have been caused by an inexperienced technician turning the rotors, after turning the rotors you (The tech...) is supposed to put a non-directional finish on the rotors. take it back to them and have them clean the pads and rotors and put an anit-squeal compound on the back of the pads... (It's like a glue that glues the pads to the caliper and helps keep them from dragging the rotor... ) if neither of those fix it have them replace the rotors... Hope this helps...