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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: Kenny on July 18, 2005, 13:58:02

Title: Squeaky Brakes
Post by: Kenny on July 18, 2005, 13:58:02

Since changing the pads a month or so ago the front bakes now squeak all of the time and only stop when I actually brake or turn the wheel.

This is really, really annoying.

Can it be fixed ? If not should I replace the pads is there any way to stop the new ones from squeaking also.

TIA

Damian

Title: Squeaky Brakes
Post by: Jimbo on July 18, 2005, 14:25:40

Did you grease up the new pads ? - you need to apply a really small amount of copper grease to the back of the pads, this stops the squealing.

But only a real little smear of grease is required !!!!!!!!!

Jim

Title: Squeaky Brakes
Post by: TimM on July 18, 2005, 14:36:14

When things squeek I always give them a quick spray with WD40.

ONLY KIDDING!!!!!!!

Tim.  :wink:

Title: Squeaky Brakes
Post by: Kenny on July 18, 2005, 15:33:31

So if I apply some grease now will that stop the squeaking ?

Cheers

Damian

Title: Squeaky Brakes
Post by: Jimbo on July 18, 2005, 17:09:19

You'll need to remove the pads, and smear a very small amount over the back of the pad - then re-install the pad carefully.

Jim

Title: Squeaky Brakes
Post by: hobbit on July 18, 2005, 17:19:40

You could at one time buy shim kits for this, but not now so much, as has been said use a smear of grease on the back o fthe pads, I myself use coppergrease