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Jan 7, 2011 | 09:20 AM

sajohnson05

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From: Nashville, TN

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Break squeak

I just got a 98 Cherokee and had the dealer put new pads on it before I bought it and not when I press the break lightly I get a squeal for a second then stops. Any idea what I can do to fix this?

Jan 7, 2011 | 09:26 AM

TrekkerJmm

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From: N.J. Shore Area

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: l6 HO

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Originally Posted by sajohnson05

I just got a 98 Cherokee and had the dealer put new pads on it before I bought it and not when I press the break lightly I get a squeal for a second then stops. Any idea what I can do to fix this?

Hi and welcome to the forum. They will do that sometimes when new but should wear in shortly and stop squeaking...Tj

Jan 7, 2011 | 12:22 PM

k2keith

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Hi and welcome to the forum. They will do that sometimes when new but should wear in shortly and stop squeaking...Tj

x2 on the above - in the interim turn up the radio

Jan 7, 2011 | 12:25 PM

Gee oh Dee

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You could also try hitting the rotor and pads with brake parts cleaner and blast them dry with compressed air.

Could possibly be oil/crap on things, or them not seating yet.

If it doesn't go away with a slight cleanup, then give it a bit of time.