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A woman says she has a trick that will stop brakes from squeaking. However, mechanics strenuously advise against doing it. Who\u2019s right?<\/p>\n
Squeaking brakes are never a pleasant sound to hear. When brakes squeak, maintenance is required, as this sound will not just magically go away. Addressing this issue promptly is the best course of action\u2014driving with weak brakes is dangerous.<\/p>\n
Shaz Autos (@shazautosltd) TikTok reaction post to the woman\u2019s trick to stop squeaky brakes has 1.8 million views and over 1,600 comments. Many of the people in the comments are also warning against using this supposed DIY hack for fixing squeaky brakes.<\/p>\n
In the TikTok, a mechanic reveals the trick she says fixes squeaky brakes.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you ever want your brakes to stop squeaking, just put some bearing grease on the rotors,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n
The woman is seen applying a generous amount of bearing grease onto the rotors while wearing safety glasses upside down.<\/p>\n
The post then transitions to a stitch by a mechanic from Shaz Autos, who shakes his head in disapproval. He makes a facepalm gesture while Curb Your Enthusiasm\u2019s theme song plays in the background.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In the caption, Shaz Autos warns against putting bearing grease on your rotors and plugs its business.<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t be like know it all Karen. Come to Shaz Autos for your squeak free brakes,\u201d the shop writes.<\/p>\n
Bearing grease is applied to wheel bearings which connect a car\u2019s wheels to the axles, Kelley Blue Book<\/a><\/em> reports. These wheel bearings reduce friction and allow the wheel to turn smoothly. Additionally, these wheel bearings aid in supporting the vehicle’s entire weight.\u00a0<\/p>\n Bearing grease is applied to wheel bearings for lubrication and prevents corrosion, GMB shares. When a car sits for extended periods of time, the wheel bearings can accumulate rust and condensation, O’Reilly Auto Parts reports<\/a>. Wheel bearing grease is applied to ensure the wheel runs smoothly without friction.<\/p>\n According to GMB<\/a>, wheel bearing grease should only be applied to the following areas:<\/p>\n The wheel end\u2019s inside surfaces or where the bearing lays, While commenters agree this suggestion to use bearing grease would stop brakes from squeaking, they also agree that you should not do this under any circumstances.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cTo be fair they will stop squeaking and in fact that\u2019s the only thing they\u2019ll stop,\u201d one person wrote jokingly.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThe squeaking will not stop, nor will the car,\u201d another replied.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThey will stop squeaking for the rest of the car’s life,\u201d a third quipped.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThat’s the same as just taking your brakes off,\u201d another opined.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cOr replace your brake pads,\u201d someone suggested helpfully.\u00a0<\/p>\n As the commenters mentioned, adding bearing grease to rotors will only cause more damage. Rotors are responsible for creating the friction that slows down and stops the vehicle, All Rotors<\/a><\/em> reports. When a driver presses the brake pedal, the brake pads clamp onto the rotors. The friction is what gets the car to stop.<\/p>\n If these rotors are greased up, the connection is compromised. Applying bearing grease to worn down rotors is the equivalent of putting a bandaid over a stab wound. It\u2019s not actually going to fix the real issue.<\/p>\n Any vibration, squeaking, squealing, or grinding when you use the brakes is a sign your rotors have gone bad, according to Wagner Brake<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n When rotors are worn down, it\u2019s best to schedule an appointment with a mechanic promptly.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cIgnoring bad rotors can lead to compromised safety, reduced braking performance, and costly repairs down the road,\u201d per All Rotors.<\/p>\n Many of the commenters noticed the woman in the video to be car influencer Emelia Hartford.<\/p>\n Emelia Hartford starred in the Gran Turismo<\/em> movie and has a Youtube channel dedicated to car content. She also builds custom cars, including a Corvette C8 that’s one of the fastest cars<\/a> on the planet, and is a racecar driver. Put simply, she’s well versed in automotives.<\/p>\n
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\nThe cavity surrounding the bearing.<\/p>\nWhy Are Mechanics Warning Against Doing This?<\/h2>\n
Was This Advice Even Real?<\/h2>\n
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