Trouble and squeak

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My late Series II VX Calais has recently started to suffer from squeaking rear brakes when reversing. The 40,000km service's cleaning (blowing out) of the brakes has not fixed the problem. Any ideas?

Answered by CarsGuide

9 January 2004

Graham Smith

I assume the pads haven't been changed yet. Take it to the dealer and ask him to treat it with anti-squeal lubricant, which should fix the problem. If the pads have been changed, check with the mechanic who did the job and find out which pads were used. If he didn't use factory pads, perhaps you should have the pads replaced with the Holden-recommended ones.

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