squeaky brakes

[viva gt]

need some help to fix a irritating squeal in my brakes. this has been going on for awhile now. i was told that it would go away after time, it hasn't and it's really driving me nuts. when the brakes are warm and i softly apply the brakes it creates a loud squeal. this does not happen if i press the brakes a little harder. any ideas on what it is and what to do about it. do i need new pads, if so oem or aftermarket?

 

[KJRGT]

How many miles on the current pads?
The original front pads have a small metal (brass I think) sensor attached so when the pad material gets down to a certain level, it touches the rotor to signal a sound to replace the pads....is that your case?

 

[Kayvan]

Not normal, maybe pad element is loose in caliper.

At slow down or stop sign, happens after no use, but wears off

 

[viva gt]

How many miles on the current pads?
The original front pads have a small metal (brass I think) sensor attached so when the pad material gets down to a certain level, it touches the rotor to signal a sound to replace the pads....is that your case?

9500 miles on car.

 

[Specracer]

Do you know, if they are stock OEM pads? If after Market the increased performance, sometimes comes with the price of squeal. My padgids make noise.

 

[viva gt]

Do you know, if they are stock OEM pads? If after Market the increased performance, sometimes comes with the price of squeal. My padgids make noise.

stock pads, as far as i know

 

[nota4re]

Go out and try re-bedding them. Did you try that yet? If not, go for it as there is a good chance it will help.

 

[rdjmp]

Ditto nota4re's suggestion...

http://www.zeckhausen.com/bedding_in_brakes.htm

 

[viva gt]

Go out and try re-bedding them. Did you try that yet? If not, go for it as there is a good chance it will help.

please excuse my ignorance, what does re-bedding mean. standing on the brakes hard a few times and getting them hot and then standing hard on them again???

disregard the above question. i read the next reply to this thread and got my answer.
i will try this weekend
thanks

 

[HHGT]

Please dont confuse kayvan's rebedding techniques while he is on business trips, it will leave you out of breath and guaranteed to be an exhausting experience.

 

[RPM217]

Please dont confuse kayvan's rebedding techniques while he is on business trips, it will leave you out of breath and guaranteed to be an exhausting experience.

Should also put a huge grin on your face!!!!

 

[Kayvan]

Please dont confuse kayvan's rebedding techniques while he is on business trips, it will leave you out of breath and guaranteed to be an exhausting experience.

I like to remove the pad, before re-bedding them. Fluids are a personal choice...

 

[Specracer]

If you don't know for sure, you could be trying to fix something normal. Try the procedure referenced, of course.

stock pads, as far as i know