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Jim Kata · 04-09-2007, 08:02 AM

Year - 1999
Make - Acura
Model (and trim line) - Integra LS
Drivetrain configuration (FWD, RWD, 4WD, AWD) - FWD
Number of doors, options, etc. - 2 Door Hatchback
Any modifications that you have made to the car? None

What did you do immediately before the problem started?

I was driving home and about 30 feet from my house. I slowly went over a speed bump and immediately after that I heard a very very loud high pitched squeaking sound. Fingernails on the chalkboard style.

Initially I thought it was my brake pads. But I don't necessarily have to touch my brakes for the sound to start.

If I am sitting idle, there is no sound. If I move forward or backwards, the screeching begins. I don't think it was any louder when I used the brakes.

Can it be the brake pads even though the screeching is still there when I am not even touching the brakes? Or is this something I should take to a mechanic instead of your standard chain store mechanics?

Thank you in advance.

04-09-2007, 08:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jim Kata Swollen Member Location: Northern VA	Really Loud High Pitched Squeal Year - 1999 Make - Acura Model (and trim line) - Integra LS Drivetrain configuration (FWD, RWD, 4WD, AWD) - FWD Number of doors, options, etc. - 2 Door Hatchback Any modifications that you have made to the car? None What did you do immediately before the problem started? I was driving home and about 30 feet from my house. I slowly went over a speed bump and immediately after that I heard a very very loud high pitched squeaking sound. Fingernails on the chalkboard style. Initially I thought it was my brake pads. But I don't necessarily have to touch my brakes for the sound to start. If I am sitting idle, there is no sound. If I move forward or backwards, the screeching begins. I don't think it was any louder when I used the brakes. Can it be the brake pads even though the screeching is still there when I am not even touching the brakes? Or is this something I should take to a mechanic instead of your standard chain store mechanics? Thank you in advance.