I had them installed this afternoon and they seemed fine--but when I left work the front brakes were squeakin' and squealing just before full stops. Will that go away or what? (2003 BMW 325Ci)
2007-02-23 17:49:39 · 16 answers · asked by dubbayou 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yes it can happen Brake pads come with a small tube of lithium grease to apply to the BACK of the pads to prevent it. I guess your mechanic was lazy. The squeak will go away eventually.
2007-02-23 17:54:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I'll bet $ that you opted for the least expensive brake job offered to you by the "we fix cars" shop you took it to.
Basically there are 3 types of brake jobs.
1. Cheep organic pads, lots of noise, lots of dust and they don't last.
2. Semi-metallic pads, noisy. some dust, fair life cycle.
3. Ceramics pads, quite, no dust, long life, the best.
All brakes will squeak a little when applied, especially this time of year as rust dust builds up on the rotors. The quality of the pad and the amount of dust are the noise factors.
The hardened semi-metallic factory pads or the ceramics pads are the most expensive, but the best pads for long life and quietness.
Just my opinion, I could be wrong.
2007-02-23 18:33:42 · answer #2 · answered by Mike 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The scraping noises you heard prior to getting brake pads was the pads worn down to the metal scraping on the metal disc rotor. It sounds like the new pads are too hard. Drive for a couple of weeks to see if they settle, if they don't take it back to the mechanic and get softer pads. They may just have to bed in properly which is why he asked you not to brake heavily yet.
2016-05-24 04:55:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sqeaking is caused by the pads rubbing on the rotor, or the caliper piston. Normally a little anti-sqeal compound on the BACK of the pads (not the part that contacts the rotor) where it meets the caliper pistons will stop it. Sometimes I've even slightly chamferred the edges of the pad with a file, so there isn't a square edge on the pad where it does contact the rotor.
2007-02-23 18:30:05 · answer #4 · answered by jimmyd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes due to the way brake pads are made now. Having your rotors turned and silicone applied to the back of the brake pads should reduce the noise.
2007-02-23 18:19:42 · answer #5 · answered by Norman C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is normal, and hopefully will disappear when the the pads with every path in the disc ks.
2007-02-23 18:06:12 · answer #6 · answered by h.hamadto 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that is normal. They are brand new, so all the oils and comforters are getting accustomed. But if you fall off the freeway off the 91, then I suggest you get your brakes checked.
2007-02-23 17:53:19 · answer #7 · answered by James 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it's perfectly normal. it should go away within a day or so depending on how much you drive your car. it could also be that your brakes were wet. if it doesn't go away within a week i'd take it back and have them check it.
2007-02-23 17:55:08 · answer #8 · answered by *~ riddles ~* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only time mine ever did that was when we were trying to save a buck and hubby installed them...and would they squeal!!!....If you had them professionally installed, call them and tell them the problem.
2007-02-23 17:53:01 · answer #9 · answered by butrcupps 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes , some time the pad need to set to the hub, an to if you get the cheaper pad they will,, you can but a spray to spray the hub, to stop the noise it it does it after a week
2007-02-24 01:29:47 · answer #10 · answered by ghostwalker077 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋