# 2012 Subaru Outback - Squeaks

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-outback-squeaks/145907>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** subaru\
**Created:** [August 3, 2019, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-outback-squeaks/145907 "2019-08-03T18:58:33Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![Sam31](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Sam31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sam31)\
**Post date:** [August 3, 2019, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-outback-squeaks/145907/1 "2019-08-03T18:58:34Z")

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If I gently apply brakes, I hear a squeal in the left front tire area.  
If I apply brakes harder , no squeal  
Has been going on for a while  
Local dealer checked everything and could not find any problems - good brakepads

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**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\
**Post date:** [August 3, 2019, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-outback-squeaks/145907/2 "2019-08-03T19:21:39Z")

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Some brake pads will make a bit of noise at different times. Either ignore it, or change to a different brand of pads.