jasonw
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As it went away, and then came back, I'd be tempted to blame the rotors. Also, bad brakes at 33k is a bit odd. My dealership told me I needed new front pads at 55k or so, and I decided to tackle the pad replacement myself. Turns out, I had plenty left, the $tealership was evidently trying to trick me into giving them some business. Sounds like yours was actually trying to be helpful.
If its not the rotors, or you want to check other things...
I have been chasing a squeak for a few months now myself, driver's side front. Its not the same squeak as yours, but it is over bumps, especially with slow turns over bumps. Here is what I did to finally track mine down to the bushing at the top of the driver's front strut.
I used different spray lubricants/penetrants (whatever I had on hand, as I am moving, so most things are in boxes) and, before going on an errand or other short drive, hit different bushings/suspension parts underneath, one per trip. WD40, Knock'er Loose, Amsoil MP, etc., etc., any of these will work for testing/finding the squeak. When I say "hit different bushings/suspension parts", I mean I hit them hard. I sprayed a crap-ton on each of them. Finally, when I thought the squeak was eliminated, I waited. When it came back, I hit the same part again. It went away again. Bingo, squeaky part found. You may be able to track it down the same way, assuming its not the rotors or new brake pads.
One final note... do not spray these lubricants on the brake pads or rotors.
If its not the rotors, or you want to check other things...
I have been chasing a squeak for a few months now myself, driver's side front. Its not the same squeak as yours, but it is over bumps, especially with slow turns over bumps. Here is what I did to finally track mine down to the bushing at the top of the driver's front strut.
I used different spray lubricants/penetrants (whatever I had on hand, as I am moving, so most things are in boxes) and, before going on an errand or other short drive, hit different bushings/suspension parts underneath, one per trip. WD40, Knock'er Loose, Amsoil MP, etc., etc., any of these will work for testing/finding the squeak. When I say "hit different bushings/suspension parts", I mean I hit them hard. I sprayed a crap-ton on each of them. Finally, when I thought the squeak was eliminated, I waited. When it came back, I hit the same part again. It went away again. Bingo, squeaky part found. You may be able to track it down the same way, assuming its not the rotors or new brake pads.
One final note... do not spray these lubricants on the brake pads or rotors.
