So I'd say about 3 months ago, I put new pads on the front of my truck. Semi Metallic's. They were fine, no break dust, atleast nothing noticeable. Up until now, no noise. Now. I go to discount tire, get my new wheels and stuff put on, but when they had my wheels off, they sanded down my drums and rotors with like an impact with a wired brush. So after I got out of there, I instantly noticed that my brakes squeeked just a little bit. Now they are fine in the mornings, but god. When they get warm, they squeek so loud. I don't have more then 500-600 miles on these pads. Anyone know a fix for these as I don't have money right now for ceramics?

Edit: Sorry about spelling in the title, half asleep.

 

i'm guessing they used a wire brush just on the exterior surfaces to remove rust or paint or something cosmetic.

so maybe you've got a boatload of rust dust on the pads.

try washing them down thoroughly with the water hose.
or spraying them down with brake cleaner and letting it drip

 

I'd looks to see if they scratched drums and rotors....because if they did, they would be buying me new ones! WTF?

 

i wouldn't think anyone would be that dumb.
--and even if they were, a wire brush wouldn't scar the rotor or drum anyway --

 

I went with ceramics a few years ago, they didn't stop the truck as fast as they should have. The first set was worn down almost completely after a year, the second set hadn't worn at all after a year but didn't stop the truck very fast (they were crystallized). I went with Wagner Thermoquiet after those and they were a big improvement.

 

Take off the calipers, remove the pads, spray the back sides (metal backing plates) of the pads with Anti-Squeal. (you can get a rattle can of it at any parts store) Nice thick coat..... allow to dry so it is nice and tacky, reassemble brakes. No more squeak.

 

+1 on the Wagner Thermo's. For now I'd try what HeyYou suggested. When they wear out though, go with the Wagner's next time.

And I'll be more than happy to fix the title for you.

 

Thanks guys. Going to go clean everything out in a bit. Will report back.

 

Make sure the slide pins are not froze up also.

 

Checked pins, not froze. Pulled everything apart, cleaned everything, greased everything, and still getting a squeek out of them. It is not nearly as bad as it was before, it's a lot quieter, but still there. I noticed that when I had them apart though, the metal on the backing on the outter pad was loose, and had a bend in the middle of it. Just bent up a little bit. Any suggestions?