Arran Posted November 17, 2012 Posted November 17, 2012 As above really, when I use the brakes harder than usual (back road blasts etc) they always without fail start squealing really loudly and it's really annoying not to mention embarrassing, as far as I only they'll be oe type pads Do they do this with pads like yellowstuff? It's that bad I'm thinking of changing them even though they look brand new Quote
Ekona Posted November 17, 2012 Posted November 17, 2012 Probably need some copper grease applying to the anti-squeal shims. Whip them out and given them a coating, see if that improves things. Quote
Allan Zada Posted November 17, 2012 Posted November 17, 2012 mine had red stuff when i bought the car and they didnt sqeek. Pulled them out after a couple of months though as i dont like ebc brakes. Now have dba and ds2500 pads as you see alot on here. Much better pad than the ebc but i did get the ocasional low speed squeek for a while after fitting but gone now. Quote
leonk Posted November 17, 2012 Posted November 17, 2012 (edited) As Ekona plus I know when i did mine there is a right and wrong way round for the shims. The narrower part goes to the leading edge of the discs direction of rotation so as to create slightly less pressure so in theory reducing the possibility of squeal. Edited November 17, 2012 by leonk Quote
ZMANALEX Posted November 17, 2012 Posted November 17, 2012 If the pads are oem and still got plenty beef left on them you will probably get away with a deglaze and copper slip on the rear. Noise reduction anti squeel shims in stock and good to go same/next day if required. Alex. Quote
Wasso Posted November 17, 2012 Posted November 17, 2012 Might also be the case the disks have a lip and if you have new pads on this'll be your squeal as well maybe the copper grease needed on the back of the pads. Quote
Vik54 Posted November 17, 2012 Posted November 17, 2012 Hve you checked to see if shims are even on there? Quote
samsniss350z Posted November 17, 2012 Posted November 17, 2012 Totally agree with Ekona, a smear of copper grease on the back of the pads has sorted out every squealing problem i've ever had ( except the ex, hence the divorce). Quote
Neilp Posted November 17, 2012 Posted November 17, 2012 check the inside pads also as these are the ones that die with the heat. To check the pads I'd remove them and put a smear of cooper grease as stated above. Make sure you put it on the rear of the pad where the pistons are Quote
Dblock Posted November 17, 2012 Posted November 17, 2012 (edited) I dont use copper grease its not the great IMO. I use ceratec and have never get squeal on any cars I've used with it. Edited November 18, 2012 by Dblock Quote
Wasso Posted November 18, 2012 Posted November 18, 2012 What do you mean "don't use copper grease" nowt wrong with it, it's been great for me and I'm sure plenty others. Are you saying there's something wrong with it Quote
Dblock Posted November 18, 2012 Posted November 18, 2012 Sorry should have said I dont use copper grease. Nothing wrong with it but there is something better out there which doesnt seem to "dry" (I'm not sure thats the word). Quote
Wasso Posted November 18, 2012 Posted November 18, 2012 Sorry should have said I dont use copper grease. Nothing wrong with it but there is something better out there which doesnt seem to "dry" (I'm not sure thats the word). Ahhhh I see what you're saying now. Yes copper grease does eventually dry...18-24 months I found. Quote
Dblock Posted November 18, 2012 Posted November 18, 2012 Sorry should have said I dont use copper grease. Nothing wrong with it but there is something better out there which doesnt seem to "dry" (I'm not sure thats the word). Ahhhh I see what you're saying now. Yes copper grease does eventually dry...18-24 months I found. I still use it for bolts and stuff but I'd give ceratec a bash. It's £4 for a tube and it will last for years. It's pretty thick and supposedly resists heat better. Quote
KurtB Posted November 18, 2012 Posted November 18, 2012 I've noticed many Ducatis and other cars such as Evos have squeeky Brembo brakes too. Must be a company trait! Quote
glrnet Posted November 18, 2012 Posted November 18, 2012 Sorry should have said I dont use copper grease. Nothing wrong with it but there is something better out there which doesnt seem to "dry" (I'm not sure thats the word). Ahhhh I see what you're saying now. Yes copper grease does eventually dry...18-24 months I found. I still use it for bolts and stuff but I'd give ceratec a bash. It's £4 for a tube and it will last for years. It's pretty thick and supposedly resists heat better. That's worth remembering Quote
4RE Leather Posted November 18, 2012 Posted November 18, 2012 Sorry should have said I dont use copper grease. Nothing wrong with it but there is something better out there which doesnt seem to "dry" (I'm not sure thats the word). Ahhhh I see what you're saying now. Yes copper grease does eventually dry...18-24 months I found. I still use it for bolts and stuff but I'd give ceratec a bash. It's £4 for a tube and it will last for years. It's pretty thick and supposedly resists heat better. £2.20 free P+P on ebay. I just boubgt some. Dont know why I just felt like i should!!!!! Quote
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