9 replies to this topic

[Kieranlee999]

Recently had new brembo brake pads and new callipers fitted to the front of my 89 mini. Since then every time i brake it's a horrible squealing noise. Any suggestions to stop this?

[Johnmar]

Did you put grease on the back of the pads where they touch the callipers (cylinders).

And were the callipers cleaned so the pads can move free??

Edited by Johnmar, 17 August 2022 - 08:45 PM.

[Kieranlee999]

I haven't and to be honest never have with my previous pads or calipers. Any suggestions on a brand? 

[croc7]

I haven't and to be honest never have with my previous pads or calipers. Any suggestions on a brand? 

Disc Brake Quiet by CRC is what I have used with success.  Follow the instructions and apply an thin even layer on the back side of the pads, obviously not on the pad surface that contacts the disc.

[Johnmar]

I always do, brand is not important.

I always used copper grease.

But you could try Brembo B-Quiet (no joke) aswell.

Edited by Johnmar, 17 August 2022 - 09:00 PM.

[Kieranlee999]

Cool trip to Euro car parts tomorrow then to pick some up :) 

[weef]

Maybe better to find the cause of the squeal rather than mask it with " anti squeal" compounds. Brake pads can squeal for up to the first 500 miles after fitting until they get bedded in. If you did not replace the brake discs, have them skimmed or used a new fitting kit when you fitted the pads the bedding in process can take longer if the disc surface is glazed. Give them a few miles to see if if the noise goes away, then if not time to look at the slider pins, calliper condition and fitting hardware for any problems. 

[sonscar]

fit new quality discs,Steve..

[coopertaz]

rough up pads with medium emery paper will remove any glazing, and as stated anti sieze on rear and sliders, are discs discoloured if so replace. did you drive steadily to bed all in?

Edited by coopertaz, 18 August 2022 - 12:34 PM.

[stuart bowes]

Ive always considered it good practice to copperslip the pads, even with all brand new parts and regardless of the age of the car

A thin smear on the backs of the pads and a little dollop on the 'ears' at the ends where the pads locate into the caliper bracket. I wouldn't spend extra getting any branded stuff though, grease is grease is grease

While at it as well wire brush the sliding pins and give them a smearing

Edited by stuart bowes, 18 August 2022 - 05:12 PM.