why do my breaks squeak and every person that i have spoken too say they are fine and they dont know why they do it? please help

-Dustinicus

 

Most often they squeak because of vibrations between the pads and caliper or even the rotor. The pads and rotors can be in great shape and still make noise. If you have the ability to change your own brakes you can fix it yourself.

Application of anti-squeal compound on the backside of the pad backing plate can serve to prevent pad vibration, although some owners consider this "damper in a tube" a temporary measure at best. If this compound is used, it's critical to allow sufficient curing time before the brake system is used. All too often, installers apply this compound, install the pads, and immediately send the vehicle out of the shop. If the compound is not thoroughly dry and cured, it will simply squeeze out from behind the backing plate on the first brake application, rendering it useless. Apply a heavy bead on the backing plate, and allow it to completely dry before pad installation. This forms an elastic cushion that absorbs pad vibration.

This compound can be found at any auto parts store. I have used some on my 2000 neon with good results.

 

write a letter to your congressman and ask him to re-introduce asbestos pads to the market.

 

yeah, i agree with espelandt... i fix mine by getting new brake pads (semi-metallic) and applying the antisqueal spray in a can... it didn't work immediately though... it still squeal like crazy until like 2 weeks later... and it doesn't make a sound anymore...

 

Get some ceramic pads

 

yeah, but i'm low on cash and i had the semimetallic ones from before, it was in the storage... but if you have the cash, definitly ceremic pads

 

Make sure you have shims on the back and then add a Silicone brake grease to the contact areas of the caliper and also the sliding areas of the pads on the bracket. Should help a lot. Also apply Anti-Seize to the back of the rotor hat.

Make sure after you have rotors turned (if you did not replace) you wash them with soap and water. That is good for new rotors too. Then make sure to break in the pads with say 10 30-0 stops and wait 15-30 seconds to cool and that should do.

Now also check your rears for accumulated brake dust, clean and adjust the rears. Also if you can add a touch of silicone brake lube to the slide pads on the backing plates for the shoes to float on. Clean out every 3K.

 

dont forget to lube your caliper sliders with syl-glyde or anti seize

 

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