Jump to content

Brake squeal


Thedelldays
 Share

Recommended Posts

  • 2 weeks later...
Just got another car...and part of the deal was for them to put a whole new set of pads and dics on the thing (which they did)...

 

however, when I come to slow stop...when nearing the stop my brakes start to squeal...

what is that all about..????[/QUOTE]

 

http://www.mscsoftware.com/support/library/conf/wuc96/10b_hert.pdf

 

As buctootim says but if it continues they may not have put any copper grease behind the pads, always worked on the motor bike

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 4 weeks later...

All of that technical stuff comes down to this: The particular disc/pad combination resonates (vibrates) in the audible range. This is usually when braking gently, but not always. The tendency to fit the cheapest replacement parts sometimes results in those parts coming from different manufacturers and although a perfect fit, may not always be compatable ie, there are different materials used in discs and there are many different friction materials used in pads/shoes. If the overall braking is ok ie, the pedal pressure feels right for the amount of braking effort with no fade after extended use (going down long steep hills with a load) so that your only problem is squeal then you need to have some non metallic shims (made for the purpose) fitted behind the pads. This should take the resonance out of the audible range. Failing that, replace the discs and pads with a set of a decent brand ie, Ferodo, Mintex etc. Hope that might be of some help.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share

×
×
  • Create New...