DEAR CAR TALK: I have a 2004 Subaru Outback, 6-cylinder. It makes a high-pitched humming noise, like millions of crickets, after I drive at freeway speed, but only after about 10 minutes on the road.

Are your brakes squeaking or losing power? You might be dealing with contaminated brake pads. In this quick and effective guide, I’ll show you how to clean or fix brake pads that have been affected by ...

Mazda reports that some 2004-05 Mazda3 models may produce a squeak or grind from the rear brakes when coming to a stop. The car maker says the noise can occur in either drive or reverse, and it ...