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Question: squeaking brakes when backing out of driveway

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jah, 2.2L 4 Cylinder, Saint Louis, MO, April 14, 2009, 06:33
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What is the cause? I've pd. $45 already to fix and it still does this - don't need new brakes. What to do to fix?

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    Bret Bodas April 14, 2009, 15:01
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    It's not uncommon for rust to build up on the rotors when the car has sat overnight. This rust build-up can cause squeaking for the first few braking applications, there's not much you can do if that is the case.

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