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If you're certain the pads are good and you don't notice pulsating when applying your breaks, the first thing you should do is re-position the brake dust shields (the large sheet metal stuff near the brake assy). Sometimes harmonics set up and sound like squeaking. This is easiest and cheapest to try - it's free and takes all of about 5 minutes for all wheels.
Next step is to go buy about 3 cans of brake cleaner (this stuff stains cement, ruins paint, and is SERIOUS trouble if you get it where it doesn't belong). Also pick up some high temp brake lube grease in the little tubes - very cheap for all of this stuff.
CAREFULLY jack the car up one side at a time, or put it on a lift if you have access to one. Remove each wheel and brake caliper assy (DO NOT APPLY ANY BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE WHILE YOU HAVE A CALIPER REMOVED OR YOU'll HAVE A HELL OF A TIME GETTING THE BRAKE PISTONS RETRACTED). Remove the retainer clips and the pads. Clean the entire assy with brake cleaner, let dry, and lubricate the hardware (NO LUBE ON BRAKE PADS). Pay specific attention to lubricating ALL hardware supporting the pads, even the little clips.
This entire process for all wheels should only take you about an hour at most. If you still have squeaking pads, you should (at the same time) have your rotors turned and purchase new OEM (or better) pads. Put the freshly turned rotors and the new pads on at the same time and CAREFULLY follow break-in instructions with the pads.
Good luck.
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