why are my Skoda Octavia's brakes making a squealing noise

Solution

1. Preparation

• Gather tools and parts needed for the brake service.
• Ensure the vehicle is parked on a level surface and secure with wheel chocks.
• Wear safety gloves and eyewear.

2. Remove Wheel

• Loosen lug nuts slightly while the vehicle is on the ground.
• Raise the vehicle using a jack and secure it on jack stands.
• Remove the lug nuts completely and take off the wheel.

3. Inspect and Remove Brake Components

• Inspect brake pads and rotors for wear.
• If pads are worn down to the indicator, proceed to remove:
  1. Unbolt the caliper using a socket set.
  2. Carefully slide the caliper off the rotor.
  3. Remove the old brake pads from the caliper bracket.

4. Replace Brake Pads and Inspect Rotors

• Install new brake pads into the caliper bracket.
• Check rotors; if they show signs of excessive wear or warping, replace them.
• If the rotors are acceptable, clean them with brake cleaner to remove any dust or residue.

5. Reassemble Components

• Reattach the caliper over the new pads.
• Tighten caliper bolts to the manufacturer’s specified torque (typically around 25-35 Nm).
• Reinstall the wheel and hand-tighten the lug nuts.

6. Lower Vehicle and Final Checks

• Lower the vehicle from the jack stands.
• Tighten the lug nuts in a crisscross pattern to the specified torque (typically around 100-120 Nm).
• Pump the brake pedal a few times to seat the pads properly.