I have an 94 4wd 4.3 vortec 100kplus odometer stopped at 99999
It is a daily driver about 55 miles a day
The truck is stored outside in NW Florida
Recently the brakes started to squeak when applying the brake pedal right after startup
This would only last about a half second then no more noise at all
Driving home a week or so later after work I could here the truck making the same noise
The sqeaking would be there sometimes and then not there at all
I searched the forum and lots of infomation was there on 2nd gens but not much on first gens
Besides changing brake pads and rotors (100) bucks at advanced auto is there anything else i could look for
I have to DIY just do not want to waste 100 bucks---money is tight
This web site is awesome!!!!!!

 

Considering that brakes are brakes, 1st gen or 2nd gen, it does not matter much. Sure the calipers are different, but what causes squeaking is really not all that different.

It is possible that the rotors are just getting a lite film of rust and that is causing the squeak. Another possibility would be that the pads have gotten some play between the pad and the rails they slide on or the pad and the caliper and that the vibrations caused while lightly braking are causing the squeak.

Have some anti-squeak compound at the read. If, after you disassemble the brakes, you find that the pads and rotors are still in good condition, just apply some anti-squeak compound to the back of the pads where they mate to the caliper. If the pads and rotors need to be changed, then apply anti-squeak to those same areas on the new pads before assembly. Make sure to follow the application steps detailed with the product you are using.

I failed to do this on my Rainier the last time I replaced the front brakes and now have a lite braking squeak. I am confident that a little anti-squeak will take care of that. Any autoparts store should have this product.

 

thanks for the info
the brakes will be the weekend project for me
I will use an anti squeak compound like you suggested

 

CRC Brake Quiet is what I use. It is a red paste.