Car making squeeling sound (sounds like a brake)?

Question

I have a 1998 Honda Civic LX that I bought used about a year ago. It is a manual 5-gear transmission.

My car has recently started making an annoying squeeling sound when I drive down the road. It tends to start after I am in fourth gear. I t sounds like it is coming from the front left brake. It makes the same screeching sound as when I brake, but it does randomly now when I am not braking. I am assuming it is the brake because when i press on the brakes, the screeching stops, but shortly after I let go of the brake, it starts again sometimes.

Any idea on what might have caused this, and what I can do to fix it? Ill keep an eye on this post in case more information is needed.

Thanks!

Answer 1

Your brake pads are probably worn out.  The sound you are hearing is the metal rubbing.  Have your brakes checked.