squeeky brakes!!! driving me nuts! ahhh!!!!
11-04-2005, 06:08 PM
#1
squeeky brakes!!! driving me nuts! ahhh!!!!
cliffs at bottom for the lazy/people like me who dont wanna read alot of junk.
so i was at the mechanic, ect ect, he has wheels off. i mention my brakes squeek, he says they are in fantastic shape.. like 85%. when i got it they were rated at 85% front 90% rear i think.. in that range, i dont think the number is relivant.
problem:
my brakes squeek like mad at low speeds. parking lot speeds and things like that make an awful, loud squeek. im so embarrased to have my car screaming like that. the mechanic said they are "good but are a bit glazed." now what the heck does that mean, and more importantly, how the heck do i fix it/the noise.
the brakes work fine, ive had a few times where i had to SLAM my brakes to avoid a crash/abrupt red light, both were from about 70mph and i stoped very well and in the case of the red light even locked the tires. both cases the braking was safe and all was well.
cliffs:
1. brakes squeek
2. they work fine(tested)
3. mechanic said they are glazed
4. what does it mean that they are glazed, and how do i fix that?(or do i?)
5. how do i remedy this awful sqeeking!
so i was at the mechanic, ect ect, he has wheels off. i mention my brakes squeek, he says they are in fantastic shape.. like 85%. when i got it they were rated at 85% front 90% rear i think.. in that range, i dont think the number is relivant.
problem:
my brakes squeek like mad at low speeds. parking lot speeds and things like that make an awful, loud squeek. im so embarrased to have my car screaming like that. the mechanic said they are "good but are a bit glazed." now what the heck does that mean, and more importantly, how the heck do i fix it/the noise.
the brakes work fine, ive had a few times where i had to SLAM my brakes to avoid a crash/abrupt red light, both were from about 70mph and i stoped very well and in the case of the red light even locked the tires. both cases the braking was safe and all was well.
cliffs:
1. brakes squeek
2. they work fine(tested)
3. mechanic said they are glazed
4. what does it mean that they are glazed, and how do i fix that?(or do i?)
5. how do i remedy this awful sqeeking!
11-04-2005, 06:20 PM
#2
Mine are the same way.
Well, I don't know about them being glazed over, but they sure squeak steadily at very slow speeds, and only at 1/2-3/4 application of the brake pedal. I've tried two or three different types of squeal compound, but none has worked so far.
I think I'm going to just douse everything in Brakleen and try one more time.
Well, I don't know about them being glazed over, but they sure squeak steadily at very slow speeds, and only at 1/2-3/4 application of the brake pedal. I've tried two or three different types of squeal compound, but none has worked so far.
I think I'm going to just douse everything in Brakleen and try one more time.
11-04-2005, 06:35 PM
#5
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The squealing sound is caused by a high-frequency vibration when a brake pad rubs against the brake rotor. You probably do not hear squealing when the pads are fully pressed against the rotor during hard braking. Only during light braking.
To avoid this, when the brake pads are installed:
-use new shims, the shims are thin, springy metal backing plates that fit between the caliper and the back of each brake pad
-coat the back of the pad with anti-squeal compound, this is a copper or polymer-based goop that will dry to a rubbery consistency. The compound absorbs vibration which prevents your pads from vibrating (and squealing). You can buy it from the auto parts store.
You can re-install your pads following these guidelines to quiet them down.
To avoid this, when the brake pads are installed:
-use new shims, the shims are thin, springy metal backing plates that fit between the caliper and the back of each brake pad
-coat the back of the pad with anti-squeal compound, this is a copper or polymer-based goop that will dry to a rubbery consistency. The compound absorbs vibration which prevents your pads from vibrating (and squealing). You can buy it from the auto parts store.
You can re-install your pads following these guidelines to quiet them down.
11-04-2005, 06:36 PM
#6
Originally Posted by njmodi
Both of you -
1. what pads?
2. were the rotors resurfaced when you replaced the pads?
3. did you use anti-squeal goop on the backs of the pads and the shims?
1. what pads?
2. were the rotors resurfaced when you replaced the pads?
3. did you use anti-squeal goop on the backs of the pads and the shims?
2. i never replaced them. car only has 71k miles. i got it at 63k
3. i have no idea
11-04-2005, 06:38 PM
#7
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Join Date: Nov 2005
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when i got my car it had new pads on old rotors and it did the same thing(very embarrasing lol) i got new rotors and pads for under $100 and it was fine. spray new pads with brake cleaner when done oil or grease on them will make them squeek
11-04-2005, 06:40 PM
#8
Originally Posted by evil_spork
1. stock(as far as i know)
2. i never replaced them. car only has 71k miles. i got it at 63k
3. i have no idea
2. i never replaced them. car only has 71k miles. i got it at 63k
3. i have no idea
11-04-2005, 06:46 PM
#10
Originally Posted by evil_spork
2000 grit sandpaper?
11-05-2005, 10:24 AM
#12
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 160
Originally Posted by ben99sel
any suggestions for good pads for some spirited ( mostly normal) driving. I am looking for low noise and dust, are stock pads still the way to go?
The OEM pads are pretty good, also.
11-05-2005, 12:33 PM
#14
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Using Brembo Slotted on all for corners, with EBC green stuffs up front, and hawk HPS in the rear. When first installing the new brakes I followed the bedding in process and I never had any squealing or squeaking problems. As far as braking performance, there is virtually no fade under hard braking. Good combo IMHO.
11-12-2005, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by ben99sel
any suggestions for good pads for some spirited ( mostly normal) driving. I am looking for low noise and dust, are stock pads still the way to go?
My rotors were sqeeking really bad, I was able to put in a new anti sqeak shims behind the pads and now they are perfectly silent. I think the shims were like $4 too.
11-12-2005, 02:40 PM
#17
Originally Posted by evil_spork
cliffs at bottom for the lazy/people like me who dont wanna read alot of junk.
so i was at the mechanic, ect ect, he has wheels off. i mention my brakes squeek, he says they are in fantastic shape.. like 85%. when i got it they were rated at 85% front 90% rear i think.. in that range, i dont think the number is relivant.
problem:
my brakes squeek like mad at low speeds. parking lot speeds and things like that make an awful, loud squeek. im so embarrased to have my car screaming like that. the mechanic said they are "good but are a bit glazed." now what the heck does that mean, and more importantly, how the heck do i fix it/the noise.
the brakes work fine, ive had a few times where i had to SLAM my brakes to avoid a crash/abrupt red light, both were from about 70mph and i stoped very well and in the case of the red light even locked the tires. both cases the braking was safe and all was well.
cliffs:
1. brakes squeek
2. they work fine(tested)
3. mechanic said they are glazed
4. what does it mean that they are glazed, and how do i fix that?(or do i?)
5. how do i remedy this awful sqeeking!
so i was at the mechanic, ect ect, he has wheels off. i mention my brakes squeek, he says they are in fantastic shape.. like 85%. when i got it they were rated at 85% front 90% rear i think.. in that range, i dont think the number is relivant.
problem:
my brakes squeek like mad at low speeds. parking lot speeds and things like that make an awful, loud squeek. im so embarrased to have my car screaming like that. the mechanic said they are "good but are a bit glazed." now what the heck does that mean, and more importantly, how the heck do i fix it/the noise.
the brakes work fine, ive had a few times where i had to SLAM my brakes to avoid a crash/abrupt red light, both were from about 70mph and i stoped very well and in the case of the red light even locked the tires. both cases the braking was safe and all was well.
cliffs:
1. brakes squeek
2. they work fine(tested)
3. mechanic said they are glazed
4. what does it mean that they are glazed, and how do i fix that?(or do i?)
5. how do i remedy this awful sqeeking!
my was doing the same thing, mainly at low speeds, so i turned the rotors and scuffed the pads w/ sand paper to remove some glaze and it works great. Quiet!!!
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