squeaky brakes
Team Owner
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From: Crossville TN
Did you put the 'anti-squeal' goop on the backside and the ends of the brake pads before you installed them? Those early disc brakes were notorious for squealing when you apply the brakes (especially at low speeds). The metal surfaces on the pads that mate with other metal parts (calipers and pistons) tend to resonate when they are under load. Most times, a little of that silicone stuff placed between those rubbing surfaces quiets the noise.
Racer
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From: Valley Springs SD
Did you put the 'anti-squeal' goop on the backside and the ends of the brake pads before you installed them? Those early disc brakes were notorious for squealing when you apply the brakes (especially at low speeds). The metal surfaces on the pads that mate with other metal parts (calipers and pistons) tend to resonate when they are under load. Most times, a little of that silicone stuff placed between those rubbing surfaces quiets the noise.
Race Director
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From: Hartselle AL
St. Jude Donor '09
Did you put the 'anti-squeal' goop on the backside and the ends of the brake pads before you installed them? Those early disc brakes were notorious for squealing when you apply the brakes (especially at low speeds). The metal surfaces on the pads that mate with other metal parts (calipers and pistons) tend to resonate when they are under load. Most times, a little of that silicone stuff placed between those rubbing surfaces quiets the noise.
Just this week, had to pull the left rear pads and re-apply. Completely eliminated the annoying slow speed squeak. Another sign that that is the problem is that the squeak goes away when you touch the brakes.
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Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: NY
initially i did the put the "goop" on, however it felt odd applying something to a pad that is supposed to stop the car, so i was very sparing at best. i guess now i need to go back and reapply. Thanks for the advice everyone...
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Drifting
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From: Circleville Ohio
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The goop gets hot and just does not work(on all pads)they do sell pads with angles on them. not sure if that will eliminate this or not.
