I own an '04 caravan from new. It has less than 35000 miles. I had replaced the brakes twice in less than 28000 miles with organic pads. now apparently for the third time at about 33000 mile i have had them replaced apparently with a metallic based pads, now the new brakes sound like a train stopping on the tracks. It is very bad. The dealership is saying that this is normal. I am a little confused because I do not think this should be the case at all. I think I am beiong told what they want me to believe so they will stop trying to fix the issue, they are now recommending ceramic brake pads - like c'mon, it's a van not a fricken indy car!!!!!!!
Anyway, has anyone else experienced this? Does anyone have any ideas?

 

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try using Wagner Thermoquiet Brake Pads.

 

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Seems GC came with metallic pads. And yes they do emit alot more sound that you might expect. But it is normal. UNLESS you opt for ceramic pads. They make a very big difference in quietness and have alot less brake dust. If you want a change in sound, go to the ceramic brakes.