I had them changed around 2 and half weeks ago as they were very worn down. Does it take a while for the new brakes to adjust or is the squeeking down to the fact they were poorly fitted?
2007-03-20 03:59:23 · 3 answers · asked by Lucy B 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
good advice has already been given. in the 60s fords recomended sticking vynal to the back of pads to prevent this prior to anti squeal shims being available. (have these if fitted been omited) causing this noise. are discs badly worn? somthing that was fitted or omited must be causing this noise if it did not squeal before. cheap pads equal reduced braking efficiency, and should be viewed as such
2007-03-20 18:33:34 · answer #1 · answered by Mick W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's how to solve the problem. Pull the calipers and pads off clean the steel back plate of each pad with Brake Clean. Go to NAPA and pick up a tube of CRC Brake Quiet. It's a high temperature silicone material which when applied to the back side of brake pads cancels pad vibration and squeal, squawk, scraping. Apply a 1/16 layer and let dry for 1/2 hour. Re-install and drive away.
2007-03-20 05:04:24 · answer #2 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually it means that whoever replaced them used low quality pads. There are ways to minimize squeaking, such as putting a hi-temp lube on the metal side of the pads where they are pushed on by the caliper piston and ears, also on the sliding mechanisms. Some people bevel the pads so the rotor doesn't have a 90 degree edge to meet, that can help but you mustn't breathe the dust as it may contain asbestos. These tricks can help but wont make up for poor parts or work quality. Good luck.
2007-03-20 05:00:58 · answer #3 · answered by Claira Voyant 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋