Your Ford Ecosport‘s braking system is designed to handle thousands of miles of braking with no intervention from you. When its brakes begin to squeak, they are telling you that they need some attention. The most typical cause of squeaky brakes are the brake pads themselves, but there are other issues that can cause the noise as well. The good news is that brake pads are cheap. We’ll cover the most common reasons that a brake system would squeak directly below.
There is supposed to be a small backing shim that goes between the brake pad and the caliper. This can become lost or damaged as time goes by. Most vehicles have this. If there is a problem with the shims or pad insulation, it’ll usually occur right after a brake job.
5: Rotors
When the brake rotors get an uneven surface, glazing, or are worn too far down they’ll cause a squeaking sound. Your mechanic can “turn” them, which cuts a new even surface back on to them. Otherwise, if they are worn too far, you’ll need to install new ones.
Conclusion: Ford Ecosport Brake Squeak Diagnosis
It can be tough to nail down the exact reason why brakes squeak. The most important safety feature on your Ecosport is its ability to stop. Don’t ignore the squeak, and good luck diagnosing it. If there is anything that you would like to add, please feel free to leave a comment below.