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squealing brakes 850 1994

posted by  someone claiming to be EARPLUGS on  Tue Mar 15 04:48 CST 2005 [RELATED]

I had my front brakes redone early last year at the dealership including replacement of the rotors. A couple of months ago the brake area started to squeal. I bought and replaced the brake pads (The previous pads were still in great shape) and the brake area still squeals. Any suggestions on what to do next? Thanks








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    squealing brakes 850 1994

    posted by  Jack43 on  Tue Mar 15 04:53 CST 2005
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    Brake pads do not squeal if:

    you replace them in tandem with the rotors
    you use plenty of anti squeal lube on the backs and on the caliper rails
    you break the pads in properly--not doing so will glaze them = squealing







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      squealing brakes 850 1994

      posted by  someone claiming to be Dan in NY on  Tue Mar 15 05:32 CST 2005 [RELATED]

      OK, how does one break in the pads "properly?" I have similar squealing, on occasion, from a new set of rotors/pads (rear). Mine is the IPD kit: Zimmermans and PBR pads. About 3 months old.

      --Dan L.

      '96 855T 95k miles
      '93 Camry Wagon 115k miles








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        squealing brakes 850 1994

        posted by  Jack43 on  Tue Mar 15 09:41 CST 2005
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        Breaking in pads: A series of moderate pressure stops. Speed up to about 20 mph, bring car to a stop with moderately strong pressure. Back up to 20, let it run for a short way to cool things off and bring it to a stop again. Do this about 8-10 times. Avoid, if at all possible, hard stops for the next 100 miles. All of this is designed to 'set' the pads and avoid glazing them which causes squeal.

        I have the same IPD setup PBR metal masters with Zimmerman rotors. About 15k miles with zero problems. One other thing, be sure that the rotors are carefully cleaned of the protectant film--this will cause pad glazing and squeal








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        squealing brakes 850 1994

        posted by  someone claiming to be francisira on  Tue Mar 15 05:40 CST 2005 [RELATED]

        do not ride the brakes....do not allow it to get too hot. did you use ample anti squeal grease? also, pbr pads and zimmermans are not up to par with dan block pads on brembos...imho. i changed mine last fall and all quiet so far.
        regards






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