Squeeeeling brakes!

[herbie]

Hello All,

Just driven through London and the squeeling from the brakes in stop start traffic has started to irritate!! Going to have a look at the pads next weekend any recommendations on replacements if needed??

Thanks

Richard

 

[SydneyRoverP6B]

Hi Richard,

Make sure that the anti rattle shims are fitted between the front pads and the calipers, although they won't prevent squealing if the pad material is such.

As I don't live in the U.K, I am not able to recommend a brand of pad that you could readily obtain locally that does not squeal, but I am sure that someone will know of a brand that meets the requirements.

Ron.

 

[Tor]

Hi Richard,

Like Ron says, check the presence of those shims. If, like the case was with mine, they are in fact there, you could try pulling the pads, cleaning the rear and the shims, and smearing a little coppaslip on them them before reassembling. Cured mine nicely. The one side used to whine, nice and loud.

Don't know of particular pads that are better than others, I just know some older types have a bit of a scratchy, grinding noise and feel to them when in use.

Tor

 

[harveyp6]

Chamfer the edges of the pads by about 1/8". (Don't breathe the dust in) Then make sure the shims are fitted and coppaslip those and the back of the pads as suggested above.

 

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Put a thin layer of coppaslip on the edges of the pads, too.