pads only have 1,500 miles on them
2007-01-13 05:18:30 · 8 answers · asked by robert b 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It helps to resurface the rotors instead of just changing the pads. Also, theres an anti-squeel goop that you put on the back of the pads when you install them. Check it out at your local auto parts store.
2007-01-13 05:23:56 · answer #1 · answered by Me again 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I replaced my pad & resurfaced the rotors and had the same squeeling. My asshole mechanic (Midas) told me that it could do that for the first 5,000 so you may have to just wait. If they are still squeling after that, then there is something wrong with either the pads or their installation.
2007-01-14 02:15:22 · answer #2 · answered by krystle579 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you've got the correct shims etc fitted, put a thin layer of copperslip on the back of the pads. Filing an angle on the leading edge of the pad can help too.
2007-01-13 13:25:41 · answer #3 · answered by InitialDave 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what I always do when I change my brakes even if I had the rotors resurfaced. I go down the road with my foot on the break pedal lightly. Like 1 to 2 miles atleast get them hot so they can seat on the rotor. Should solve the problem.
2007-01-13 13:27:45 · answer #4 · answered by scott29 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
either disassemble them and clean them up- or use a spray called "brake no squeel" that you can buy at any auto parts store. The squeek may also be the rear brakes if they were not properly cleaned and adjusted when your front brakes were done. That is a more common problem. Most brake pads that are NOT factory have shavings of metal in them that cause squeeking.
2007-01-13 13:29:56 · answer #5 · answered by missashley929 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is an isloator that should be mounted on the back plate of the brake pad, if it is loose this will cause a resonating "sqeal", there is a silicone base product available that will also help, it is applied to be back side of the brake pad (caliper side) wich will secure the pad. (one generic name -"brake anti-squeal")
2007-01-13 13:28:32 · answer #6 · answered by tom_walker86 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It also depends upon what type of brake pads you put on
some will never stop squealing
2007-01-13 13:26:45 · answer #7 · answered by Cherish B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not remember the name of the product, but there is a spray that you apply to the rotor. It is silver in color, and the darn stuff works.
2007-01-13 13:32:17 · answer #8 · answered by Billy TK 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋