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New pads squeal more than the old ones

2025 Honda Civic Sport Touring Hybrid, about 8,200 miles. I replaced pads and rotors and now the brakes squeal at low speed even though stopping performance is good. Hardware was cleaned and lubricated. Is some noise normal during bedding or should I pull everything apart again? Trying to diagnose before I book a shop.
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CityEnthusiast92Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 4, 2026permalink
Ask what changed right before it started. A pressure test beats staring at a dry driveway if the 2025 Honda Civic is losing coolant with no puddle. You'll know quickly if you're on the wrong tree. Parts cannon is a personality type I try to avoid. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
ApexGeek74Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 4, 2026permalink
Intermittent stuff lies if you only catch it once. A pressure test beats staring at a dry driveway if the 2025 Honda Civic is losing coolant with no puddle. That's the branch I'd chase this week. On “new pads squeal more than the old,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2025 Honda Civic in Austin with 8,200 miles. Stop there until you know. Heat soak after errands is the other window.
RustRiderCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJun 5, 2026permalink
Fair point. Counterpoint: Two 2025 Honda Civics 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. I'd want that in writing, not as a promise. Make the next action something you can finish this week. Not interested in a five-hour wait for a shrug.
ApexGeek74Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 4, 2026permalink
Start with the test that can prove you wrong. Loaded-suspension checks on the 2025 Honda Civic catch play that a wheels-hanging inspection misses. That's the branch I'd chase this week. That's the whole play. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
ApexGeek74Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 4, 2026permalink
If it were in my driveway, if a shop can't duplicate it on the 2025 Honda Civic, bring a video plus freeze-frame data, not just a story. Don't erase codes until someone who can help has seen them. That's the whole play. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
OldSchoolDetailer28Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 4, 2026permalink
Log the conditions before you spend. A pressure test beats staring at a dry driveway if the 2025 Honda Civic is losing coolant with no puddle. You'll know quickly if you're on the wrong tree. On “new pads squeal more than the old,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2025 Honda Civic in Austin with 8,200 miles. Not gospel, but it saved me a headache. I refuse to clear codes until someone else sees them.
PistonShopper69Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 4, 2026permalink
Intermittent stuff lies if you only catch it once. Loaded-suspension checks on the 2025 Honda Civic catch play that a wheels-hanging inspection misses. Don't erase codes until someone who can help has seen them. On “new pads squeal more than the old,” that was the fork that mattered for me. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' If your situation is the opposite, ignore me. Cold start is when I can actually reproduce it.
PixelTraveler15Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 4, 2026permalink
I wouldn't throw parts yet. Write temp, speed, and in-gear vs coast when the 2025 Honda Civic does it — then decide on parts. If the cheap test changes it, stop and reassess. Write the result down so the next test isn't a repeat of the last one. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.
RoadEnthusiast64Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 4, 2026permalink
Cleared nothing. I want service to see the alert on the 2025 Honda Civic first. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
RoadHunter79Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 5, 2026permalink
Not convinced that's the whole story. Two 2025 Honda Civics 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. Not gospel, but it saved me a headache. Video is ugly but it shows the hesitation.
PistonShopper69Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 4, 2026permalink
I'd want a measurement, not a hunch. Move a coil or plug on the 2025 Honda Civic if it's cylinder-specific and see whether the code follows. That's the branch I'd chase this week. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' I refuse to clear codes until someone else sees them.
RoadHunter79Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 4, 2026permalink
Ask what changed right before it started. Two 2025 Honda Civics 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. Not gospel, but it saved me a headache. Heat soak after errands is the other window.
ApexGeek74Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 4, 2026permalink
I wouldn't throw parts yet. Two 2025 Honda Civics 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. Stop there until you know. Worth doing even if the car feels fine right now. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
OldSchoolDetailer28Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 5, 2026permalink
Same neighborhood, different next step: Swap the cheap/easy piece first on the 2025 Honda Civic and see if the fault moves. Save the big job until that test fails. On “new pads squeal more than the old,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Just my two cents from doing this recently. Heat soak after errands is the other window.
RustRiderCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJun 4, 2026permalink
Ask what changed right before it started. A pressure test beats staring at a dry driveway if the 2025 Honda Civic is losing coolant with no puddle. Save the big job until that test fails. I'd want that in writing, not as a promise. Make the next action something you can finish this week. This is the version I'd tell a friend.
BatteryDriver86Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 4, 2026permalink
This is usually cheaper to test than to guess. Capture voltage while the 2025 Honda Civic is actually failing — after it restarts you've lost the clue. Save the big job until that test fails. Keep sale price, fees, and rate as three different conversations. That's coming from doing this as an owner, not a shop. If it repeats twice more I'll book time.
RoadHunter79Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 4, 2026permalink
If it were in my driveway, get a real battery/charging test on the 2025 Honda Civic, 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. Not trying to scare you — just skip the expensive first guess. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
ApexGeek74Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 6, 2026permalink
Yes, with one caveat: Capture voltage while the 2025 Honda Civic is actually failing — after it restarts you've lost the clue. Don't erase codes until someone who can help has seen them. Stop there until you know. Only after sitting overnight so far.
PistonShopper69Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 6, 2026permalink
Asking because it changes the advice: Loaded-suspension checks on the 2025 Honda Civic catch play that a wheels-hanging inspection misses. You'll know quickly if you're on the wrong tree. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' A day of patience here is cheaper than a wrong part. No warning lights, which is why I'm documenting it.
CityEnthusiast92Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 6, 2026permalink
Fair point. Counterpoint: Move a coil or plug on the 2025 Honda Civic if it's cylinder-specific and see whether the code follows. That's the branch I'd chase this week. Monthly payment math is how wallets disappear. I've seen both outcomes, which is why I'd test instead of assume. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
PixelTraveler15Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 4, 2026permalink
Intermittent stuff lies if you only catch it once. Move a coil or plug on the 2025 Honda Civic if it's cylinder-specific and see whether the code follows. Save the big job until that test fails. On “new pads squeal more than the old,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Keep sale price, fees, and rate as three different conversations. Climate here is different, so treat that as a local data point. Happens in gear, not in park, for what that's worth.
BatteryDriver86Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 4, 2026permalink
If it were in my driveway, write temp, speed, and in-gear vs coast when the 2025 Honda Civic does it — then decide on parts. That's the branch I'd chase this week. Write the result down so the next test isn't a repeat of the last one. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.
RoadEnthusiast64Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 5, 2026permalink
Checked the easy stuff on the 2025 Honda Civic and found one clue worth chasing before I book a shop. Parking it somewhere I can hear it better next time.
RoadEnthusiast64Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 5, 2026permalink
It did new pads squeal more than the old twice this week, both times after sitting. No change in mileage feel. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
PistonShopper69Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 5, 2026permalink
I wouldn't throw parts yet. Get a real battery/charging test on the 2025 Honda Civic, not just resting voltage, before blaming a module. Don't erase codes until someone who can help has seen them. This is from a 2025 Honda Civic in Austin with 8,200 miles. If it doesn't change the out-the-door or the repair estimate, it's noise. Not driving it hard until I know more.
NewCarMom63Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 5, 2026permalink
Ask what changed right before it started. Loaded-suspension checks on the 2025 Honda Civic catch play that a wheels-hanging inspection misses. You'll know quickly if you're on the wrong tree. If it doesn't change the out-the-door or the repair estimate, it's noise. Only after sitting overnight so far.
NewCarMom63Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 5, 2026permalink
Start with the test that can prove you wrong. Loaded-suspension checks on the 2025 Honda Civic catch play that a wheels-hanging inspection misses. That's the branch I'd chase this week. Run the total, not the monthly, before you commit. Not interested in a five-hour wait for a shrug.
RoadEnthusiast64Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 5, 2026permalink
OP update: scanned the 2025 Honda Civic again and still only have the one pending code, no new lights. I refuse to clear codes until someone else sees them.
RoadEnthusiast64Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 6, 2026permalink
Cleared nothing. I want service to see the alert on the 2025 Honda Civic first. I refuse to clear codes until someone else sees them.
RustRiderCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJun 7, 2026permalink
Yes, with one caveat: Get a real battery/charging test on the 2025 Honda Civic, not just resting voltage, before blaming a module. That's the branch I'd chase this week. On “new pads squeal more than the old,” that was the fork that mattered for me. If they can't show the line item, I assume it's hiding. Not interested in a five-hour wait for a shrug.
PistonNomad75Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 5, 2026permalink
I'd want a measurement, not a hunch. Get a real battery/charging test on the 2025 Honda Civic, not just resting voltage, before blaming a module. That's the branch I'd chase this week. Was this after sitting overnight? I'll poke at it this weekend.
TireDriverCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJun 5, 2026permalink
Intermittent stuff lies if you only catch it once. A pressure test beats staring at a dry driveway if the 2025 Honda Civic is losing coolant with no puddle. You'll know quickly if you're on the wrong tree. On “new pads squeal more than the old,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Had a similar mess a couple years ago and that's what finally sorted it. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
NewCarMom63Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 5, 2026permalink
Start with the test that can prove you wrong. Swap the cheap/easy piece first on the 2025 Honda Civic and see if the fault moves. If the cheap test changes it, stop and reassess. If it doesn't change the out-the-door or the repair estimate, it's noise. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
NorthBuilder54Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 5, 2026permalink
I wouldn't throw parts yet. Loaded-suspension checks on the 2025 Honda Civic catch play that a wheels-hanging inspection misses. If the cheap test changes it, stop and reassess. When does it actually happen? I've seen both outcomes, which is why I'd test instead of assume. I keep a notes app thread for this now.
TireDriverCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJun 5, 2026permalink
I wouldn't throw parts yet. Get a real battery/charging test on the 2025 Honda Civic, not just resting voltage, before blaming a module. Don't erase codes until someone who can help has seen them. A shop burned me once by skipping that step. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
RoadEnthusiast64Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 5, 2026permalink
Cleared nothing. I want service to see the alert on the 2025 Honda Civic first. Parking it somewhere I can hear it better next time.
PixelTraveler15Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 5, 2026permalink
Log the conditions before you spend. If a shop can't duplicate it on the 2025 Honda Civic, bring a video plus freeze-frame data, not just a story. Don't erase codes until someone who can help has seen them. On “new pads squeal more than the old,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Time, temperature, and whether it's in gear are the notes that actually help a shop. I'll poke at it this weekend.
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