F22trainer Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 How the hell do brakes squeal???Do anti squeal shims help?BUT MORE IMPORANT - HOW DO I MAKE THEM QUIT???????Everything mechanical is reasonably fresh (rears are only 2K miles, fronts 8K all new rotors and pads), but they're getting on my nerves. In the past when I had this problem new harware always fixed the problem, which in this case it did for a while but now it's back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1EvilC5 Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 I believe it is the vibration between the brake pad backing plate and the caliper that presses it to the rotor.I am no expert, but I believe that is what makes them squeal.They use to sell a product you can apply to the backing plate that was rubber/lubricant that would stop that annoying noise.Hope that helps you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AZ Power & Sound Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 How the hell do brakes squeal???Do anti squeal shims help?BUT MORE IMPORANT - HOW DO I MAKE THEM QUIT???????Everything mechanical is reasonably fresh (rears are only 2K miles, fronts 8K all new rotors and pads), but they're getting on my nerves. In the past when I had this problem new harware always fixed the problem, which in this case it did for a while but now it's back make sure you are using OE components... stock shims and pads help a lot with fit and finish as the aftermarket stuff may have a "error buffer" for sizing and be too small or have too much play! If they are OE equipment, there are two options... one is called "disc brake sqeal stop" which is a thick rubbery spray on compound that basically fills the gaps left over and stops the squeal, or you can try lubricating with the grease Phil is talking about... both are available at checker or autozone for a few bucks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anmracing2 Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Hey Mike, If you want to stop by sometime, we can put some of that "Squeal Stop" on. We have plenty of it and it works wonders. Let us know if you want to do it. If your not doing anything Sunday.Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knkayotte Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 What brand brake pads you running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F22trainer Posted January 6, 2006 Author Share Posted January 6, 2006 make sure you are using OE components... stock shims and pads help a lot with fit and finish as the aftermarket stuff may have a "error buffer" for sizing and be too small or have too much play! If they are OE equipment, there are two options... one is called "disc brake sqeal stop" which is a thick rubbery spray on compound that basically fills the gaps left over and stops the squeal, or you can try lubricating with the grease Phil is talking about... both are available at checker or autozone for a few bucks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest XLR8TNC5 Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 They use to sell a product you can apply to the backing plate that was rubber/lubricant that would stop that annoying noise. Yep, that is what Mark uses on my brakes and it works well. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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