Brake squeal after new rims

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Feb 19, 2003 | 01:13 PM

athlon omega

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Brake squeal after new rims

I just got my new rims put on two days ago. I went from 17x7 Tanrums to 18x7.5 Racing Hart EVO C5s. However, I started noticing squealing brakes everytime I slow down. It's loud too. PepBoys mounted the new rims on the car for me. Today, I'm taking it to Southern Tire for some high speed balancing. Should I just get a brake quiet spray to stop the noise? I've used that blue sticky grease in the past that was supposed to stop squeals but that didn't work. Any suggestions?

Feb 19, 2003 | 02:33 PM

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If the only thing you changed is the rims it's either just a coincidence or the installers dropped more dirt on the rotors and pads than usually is there.

Feb 19, 2003 | 08:00 PM

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welcome to the club...

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Feb 22, 2003 | 08:26 AM

Ravq

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Probably just coincidence but when was the last time you checked/changed your pads? Maybe they are worn.

Feb 22, 2003 | 09:28 AM

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Re: Brake squeal after new rims

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Originally posted by athlon omega
I just got my new rims put on two days ago. I went from 17x7 Tanrums to 18x7.5 Racing Hart EVO C5s. However, I started noticing squealing brakes everytime I slow down. It's loud too. PepBoys mounted the new rims on the car for me. Today, I'm taking it to Southern Tire for some high speed balancing. Should I just get a brake quiet spray to stop the noise? I've used that blue sticky grease in the past that was supposed to stop squeals but that didn't work. Any suggestions?

They didn't bend a backing plate (or dust shield) by chance?