Ceramic Brake Pad Noise Isn't a Cause for Alarmfacebook Co-Founders Give $170k to Pro-Pot Measure

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Dear Tom and Ray: My son-in-law, who I love like a son, just replaced the brakes on my '07 Camry. It was fine for a day or so, and then I started to hear this "rubbing" noise. It is only when I start moving forward, never in reverse, and it quits within 30 seconds. Sometimes it is very loud, sometimes not. He put on ceramic brakes, not "certified" Toyota parts. I took it to the dealership where I have all my service done, and they said the noise is because of the ceramic brakes.

They said it isn't a safety issue, but they would be happy to remove the ceramic brakes and put on Toyota brakes, and of course turn the rotors and charge me an arm and a leg. Can you explain what this is and if there is a fix for it? I love your show -- you guys are hilarious. Thanks for any help you can give. -- Denise

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Ceramic Brake Pad Noise Isn't a Cause for Alarmfacebook Co-Founders Give $170k to Pro-Pot Measure

Tom: Well, that was awfully nice of him to do your brakes for you, Denise. Do you think he will be as nice when you ask him to do them again?

Ray: No, that is unnecessary. He did a perfectly good job. We often use ceramic brake pads, too....

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