"Fred" <Nomail@nospam.net> wrote in message news:PO1ve.43$GP6.36@trndny03...
> Also, will the squealer sound when the brakes are not applied? My car is
> making the noise if the brake is applied or not.

My guess is a piece of road debris bent the backing plate against the disc.
If so it won't hurt anything but your ears. If you are inclined you can
remove the wheel and take a close look. A little gentle prying with a
screwdriver should get it clear again. You can put the car in neutral and
turn the rotor to tell if you have it fixed or not.

Mike