RobD7 Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 Over the last few weeks my brakes have been squeaking quite loud (embarrassingly loud! ). I presumed they were just wearing in but after 700 miles there is still no change. Only get the noise when I'm going slowly, like rolling down my drive. Is this normal? Or should I be taking it back to the garage under warranty? Any help, greatly appreciated Quote
Stew Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 Wondering if the pads were bedded in correctly...... Quote
RobD7 Posted August 16, 2008 Author Posted August 16, 2008 Yeah I did wonder that but I've I've been running the car in properly so not nailing it hence no heavy braking! Harsh if that is the reason. How would I know? Quote
GIXXERUK Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 what pads rob ? front or rear ? have they done it from day 1 ? do they squeek when you're not braking ? Quote
RobD7 Posted August 16, 2008 Author Posted August 16, 2008 I think it's the front ones and no they don't squeak all the time, just when I'm going quite slow and creeping forward whilst on the brake, e.g. down my drive, approaching a speed bump, etc... Quote
GIXXERUK Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 sounds like they haven't been bedded in correctly and are prob glazed, i would take them out, rough them up with some wet and dry and bed them in correctly, also make sure they have copper grease on the back of them Quote
RobD7 Posted August 16, 2008 Author Posted August 16, 2008 sounds like they haven't been bedded in correctly and are prob glazed, i would take them out, rough them up with some wet and dry and bed them in correctly, also make sure they have copper grease on the back of them Ok thanks but that is beyond me! Do you think the dealer would do it for me under warranty? Only I'm convinced I have not done anything wrong! Quote
Stew Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 Or since it's a brand new car you could ask the dealer. However I have a feeling they'd niggle out of doing it for free! Quote
GIXXERUK Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 sounds like they haven't been bedded in correctly and are prob glazed, i would take them out, rough them up with some wet and dry and bed them in correctly, also make sure they have copper grease on the back of them Ok thanks but that is beyond me! Do you think the dealer would do it for me under warranty? Only I'm convinced I have not done anything wrong! very doubtful, they just consider pads a "wear and tear" item and wouldn't even entertain a claim of any kind BUT it does no harm to ask mate Quote
RobD7 Posted August 16, 2008 Author Posted August 16, 2008 I think I will ask them as I haven't got a clue what I'm doing! And on the basis I've been sensible and this has never happened on other new cars then I think it's only fair they sort it out! Quote
lilsheepshagga_turbo Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 kinda of got the same issue....i have cured it by ahem..... stomping on the brakes...i use to get the noise under very gentle braking generally coming to a slow stop forsay between traffic lights but as said ive just given the brakes a good stomping a kanny few times and it seems to have cured the problem.... -ho Quote
GIXXERUK Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 http://www.zeckhausen.com/bedding_in_brakes.htm Quote
Ekona Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 I've always done 50-30 x5 with light pressure, 70-40 x5 med pressure, and 100-50 hard pressure x5 (obviously on a private road) with the gaps in between to allow the brakes to cool. This ensures that the pad gets even treated with heat over the whole surface (1st bit does the front, 2nd bit does the middle, last bit does the back). At least, that's the theory behind it that I've been told and it's worked for me in the past. Quote
DJsickboy Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 Most cars have anti squeal shimsbehind the pads to stop this, maybe one of yours is fractured or missing from assembly. Quite a common one in the trade, go back to the dealer, they will sort it for ya. Badly run in brakes are usually just not as effective a properly run in ones... Just me 2p's worth Quote
AK350Z Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 Yeah I did wonder that but I've I've been running the car in properly so not nailing it hence no heavy braking! Harsh if that is the reason. How would I know? Mine squeal a little bit after i've had a quick run, but i have been doing some progressively harder braking, normally they're silent. On the subject of running in, i've been just about managing to keep it to 4K revs, but no full throttle in any gear? naaaahhhh.... Quote
Trev-the-Rev Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 I'd be tempted to give them a couple of good hard applications first and see if that has any effect. Quote
GIXXERUK Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 Yeah I did wonder that but I've I've been running the car in properly so not nailing it hence no heavy braking! Harsh if that is the reason. How would I know? you wouldn't know unless you looked at the pads, has it always done it ? if read threads on here most squeeling relates to after market pads not being bedded in properly and is remedied by re-bedding in most times expect the one where the guy put the pad in back to front Quote
bigphil Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 easiest first option is to give the brake callipers etc a good jet wash, no need to remove the wheels,. The standard pads generate a lot of dust which builds up very quickly especially if you are being gentle on the brakes during your running in period. Following this carry out a bedding in proceedure, 5 runs 70mph to 30mph with firm even braking. The standard pads don't need a high speed (100mph to 10mph) run. Quote
RobD7 Posted August 18, 2008 Author Posted August 18, 2008 Thanks very much guys for all the comments. I've taken it all on board and fingers crossed in the next few days I'll be sorted. Quote
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