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2025 Hyundai Tucson — new pads squeal at parking-lot speeds

TruckDadCommunity StarterApr 19, 20262025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid LimitedSan Antonio
2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited, about 20,500 miles. Pads and rotors were replaced recently and stopping performance is good, but there is low-speed squeal. Hardware was cleaned and lubricated. How long would you give bedding before inspecting again?
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TruckDadCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 19, 2026permalink
It did new pads squeal at parking-lot speeds twice this week, both times after sitting. No change in mileage feel. Only after sitting overnight so far.
RotorBuyer115Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 19, 2026permalink
This is usually cheaper to test than to guess. Capture voltage while the 2025 Hyundai Tucson is actually failing — after it restarts you've lost the clue. Don't erase codes until someone who can help has seen them. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. Next check is the cheap one I can do in a driveway.
TruckDadCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 19, 2026permalink
OP update: scanned the 2025 Hyundai Tucson again and still only have the one pending code, no new lights. No warning lights, which is why I'm documenting it.
EVTraveler220Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 19, 2026permalink
Ask what changed right before it started. Get a real battery/charging test on the 2025 Hyundai Tucson, not just resting voltage, before blaming a module. That's the branch I'd chase this week. Take it or leave it — that's what I'd do. Trying not to diagnose from the couch.
ManualDetailerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 19, 2026permalink
Log the conditions before you spend. Two 2025 Hyundai Tucsons can feel identical and have different causes, so measure before you copy someone else's repair. That's the branch I'd chase this week. On “new pads squeal at parking-lot speeds,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Any freeze-frame data saved? No warning lights, which is why I'm documenting it.
ManualDetailerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 20, 2026permalink
Start with the test that can prove you wrong. Two 2025 Hyundai Tucsons can feel identical and have different causes, so measure before you copy someone else's repair. Don't erase codes until someone who can help has seen them. This is from a 2025 Hyundai Tucson in San Antonio with 20,500 miles. Was this after sitting overnight? This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.
TruckDadCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 21, 2026permalink
It did new pads squeal at parking-lot speeds twice this week, both times after sitting. No change in mileage feel. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
EVTraveler220Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 20, 2026permalink
Intermittent stuff lies if you only catch it once. A pressure test beats staring at a dry driveway if the 2025 Hyundai Tucson is losing coolant with no puddle. You'll know quickly if you're on the wrong tree. On “new pads squeal at parking-lot speeds,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Take it or leave it — that's what I'd do. I refuse to clear codes until someone else sees them.
FlatSixFanCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 20, 2026permalink
Quick add on that: Loaded-suspension checks on the 2025 Hyundai Tucson catch play that a wheels-hanging inspection misses. If the cheap test changes it, stop and reassess. Do that first. I'd rather be boring and correct. I'll poke at it this weekend.
ManualDetailerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 20, 2026permalink
Ask what changed right before it started. Capture voltage while the 2025 Hyundai Tucson is actually failing — after it restarts you've lost the clue. Save the big job until that test fails. Have you gotten a second quote in writing? A day of patience here is cheaper than a wrong part. I'll update if anything new shows up.
DealHauler287Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 20, 2026permalink
If it were in my driveway, if a shop can't duplicate it on the 2025 Hyundai Tucson, bring a video plus freeze-frame data, not just a story. Save the big job until that test fails. If it doesn't change the out-the-door or the repair estimate, it's noise. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
GarageGalCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 20, 2026permalink
Intermittent stuff lies if you only catch it once. Swap the cheap/easy piece first on the 2025 Hyundai Tucson and see if the fault moves. That's the branch I'd chase this week. On “new pads squeal at parking-lot speeds,” that was the fork that mattered for me. If they can't show the line item, I assume it's hiding. I'll poke at it this weekend.
RotorBuyer115Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 20, 2026permalink
I hear you, though I'd still want a second check. Two 2025 Hyundai Tucsons can feel identical and have different causes, so measure before you copy someone else's repair. If the cheap test changes it, stop and reassess. On “new pads squeal at parking-lot speeds,” that was the fork that mattered for me. If you share a photo of the worksheet, easier to sanity-check. Trying not to diagnose from the couch.
SunBeltNerdCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 20, 2026permalink
Quick add on that: If a shop can't duplicate it on the 2025 Hyundai Tucson, bring a video plus freeze-frame data, not just a story. If the cheap test changes it, stop and reassess. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. I'd sleep better after that step, even if it finds nothing. Only after sitting overnight so far.
OldSchoolDad400Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 20, 2026permalink
I'd want a measurement, not a hunch. If a shop can't duplicate it on the 2025 Hyundai Tucson, bring a video plus freeze-frame data, not just a story. Save the big job until that test fails. This is from a 2025 Hyundai Tucson in San Antonio with 20,500 miles. If they can't show the line item, I assume it's hiding. Not trying to scare you — just skip the expensive first guess. If it repeats twice more I'll book time.
FlatSixFanCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 20, 2026permalink
Fair point. Counterpoint: Capture voltage while the 2025 Hyundai Tucson is actually failing — after it restarts you've lost the clue. Save the big job until that test fails. Do that first. I've seen both outcomes, which is why I'd test instead of assume. I'd rather pay for diagnosis than a second guess-repair.
SunBeltNerdCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 21, 2026permalink
Quick add on that: Get a real battery/charging test on the 2025 Hyundai Tucson, not just resting voltage, before blaming a module. That's the branch I'd chase this week. On “new pads squeal at parking-lot speeds,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2025 Hyundai Tucson in San Antonio with 20,500 miles. If you share a photo of the worksheet, easier to sanity-check. Climate here is different, so treat that as a local data point. Video is ugly but it shows the hesitation.
RotorShopper925Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 20, 2026permalink
Ask what changed right before it started. Two 2025 Hyundai Tucsons can feel identical and have different causes, so measure before you copy someone else's repair. If the cheap test changes it, stop and reassess. Keep sale price, fees, and rate as three different conversations. That's coming from doing this as an owner, not a shop. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
TruckDadCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 21, 2026permalink
Cleared nothing. I want service to see the alert on the 2025 Hyundai Tucson first. I keep a notes app thread for this now.
TrackNerdCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 20, 2026permalink
I wouldn't throw parts yet. Capture voltage while the 2025 Hyundai Tucson is actually failing — after it restarts you've lost the clue. That's the branch I'd chase this week. This is from a 2025 Hyundai Tucson in San Antonio with 20,500 miles. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' That's my plan before I call anyone.
FlatSixFanCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 20, 2026permalink
This is usually cheaper to test than to guess. If a shop can't duplicate it on the 2025 Hyundai Tucson, bring a video plus freeze-frame data, not just a story. Save the big job until that test fails. Stop there until you know. No warning lights, which is why I'm documenting it.
HybridDetailer526Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 21, 2026permalink
Same neighborhood, different next step: A pressure test beats staring at a dry driveway if the 2025 Hyundai Tucson is losing coolant with no puddle. You'll know quickly if you're on the wrong tree. On “new pads squeal at parking-lot speeds,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2025 Hyundai Tucson in San Antonio with 20,500 miles. That's the whole play. This is the filter I use when the thread starts repeating itself. Cold start is when I can actually reproduce it.
SunBeltNerdCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 20, 2026permalink
I wouldn't throw parts yet. Capture voltage while the 2025 Hyundai Tucson is actually failing — after it restarts you've lost the clue. Save the big job until that test fails. Happy to compare notes if your setup is different. Video is ugly but it shows the hesitation.
EVTraveler220Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 20, 2026permalink
This is usually cheaper to test than to guess. A pressure test beats staring at a dry driveway if the 2025 Hyundai Tucson is losing coolant with no puddle. If the cheap test changes it, stop and reassess. Take it or leave it — that's what I'd do. A day of patience here is cheaper than a wrong part. Only after sitting overnight so far.
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