Why do my new car brakes creak/squeak?

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The new brakes, since they did away with asbestos tend to squeak more. If you here a clicking or even worse a grinding type noise get to the garage ASAP. Try not to do super hard stops, the new brakes don’t disappate heat as well as the old style. And don’t ride the brakes if you can. I would also be concerned about the ripped boot. I’m in the Northeast and the salt is hell on cars.

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