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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 07:57 AM
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apply WD-40 to the rotors and spray down the pads with it too, works like a charm...LOL J/K
 
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 09:01 AM
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Flipped my rotors from side to side, horrible brake squeal gone.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 09:07 AM
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If you are still under warranty take it to the dealer and let them do it for you.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 08:46 AM
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Took mine to the dealer last summer and he installed some kind of kit that stopped the squeal for good and for no charge.
 
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