Why do my breaks squeak after pad replacement?
Apr 22, 2022 at 8:20 PM
Brakes squeak after replacing the brake pads
2001 FORD TAURUS
JORDAN BURNS
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,
Brake noise/squeak can be the result of a few things. First, were the brake rotors also replaced? What type of pad was used as a replacement?
What I have experienced over the years is this. If rotors are not replaced, they can cause noise. There is a glaze that will build up on them and sometimes the new pads when applied, squeak.
Now, this is funny, but I have experienced squeak when I went to the extreme on either end of the spectrum. For example, a ceramic hi priced pad can make noise and a cheap pad can do the same based on design.
If you did replace the rotors, what you can do is purchase a brake squeal eliminator. Basically, it is placed on the back of the disc pads. It absorbs the vibrations causing the noise. I attached an example below of the type of product I'm referring to.
Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.
Take care,
Joe
See pic below.
Brake noise/squeak can be the result of a few things. First, were the brake rotors also replaced? What type of pad was used as a replacement?
What I have experienced over the years is this. If rotors are not replaced, they can cause noise. There is a glaze that will build up on them and sometimes the new pads when applied, squeak.
Now, this is funny, but I have experienced squeak when I went to the extreme on either end of the spectrum. For example, a ceramic hi priced pad can make noise and a cheap pad can do the same based on design.
If you did replace the rotors, what you can do is purchase a brake squeal eliminator. Basically, it is placed on the back of the disc pads. It absorbs the vibrations causing the noise. I attached an example below of the type of product I'm referring to.
Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.
Take care,
Joe
See pic below.
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Apr 22, 2022 at 8:37 PM
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