Dear Tom, Every time I hit the brake pedal, my brakes make this awful high-pitched squeal. When I stop at a light I get stares from people. It’s embarrassing! I just had the brakes done last month, so ...

The problem: Affected vehicles may exhibit a squeaking or grinding sound from the rear brakes, which may be caused by a prematurely worn-out rear brake pad. The outer brake pad will show severe wear, ...