When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Hey guys, I had AP Racing burnish the rotors for me when I bought them (it is service they offer) and they shipped their best “street pad” for installation.
Problem is the super high pitch squeal whenever I bring the car to a stop.
Super embarrassing!
Anyway, I have to bring the car to AHP To get my oil changed (first oil change post engine build) soooo...what is the absolute quietest pad that you guys are running these days ?
Did you break in the AP pads? Sometimes lack of the recommended break in will lead to squeals. I don't know the break in for AP pads but a typical break in would be five stops 30- 0 and two or three more 50- 0, all in sequence without a cool down between stops. You should ask them for this information. If you did not do this, do the recommended procedure twice because your pads may be glazed and subject to squealing. That process might eliminate squealing.
Back in June of 2013 I put Friction Master ceramic pads on the car. They were near zero dust and no squeal, but they were close to dangerous on the track and a mistake for my use. BAD fade when HOT. After a 20 minute session at Laguna Seca and after a cool down lap, front rotors were still 550 degrees parked in the paddock. You won't get those temperatures on the street just cruising.
Now I know better and since then have used Hawk HP Plus pads which to me are great on the track and the street but make a lot of dust and will squeal once in a while. Stock pads will make some dust but usually not squeal if properly broken in.
For a high quality low dust performance street pad take a look at the Carbotech 1521 brake pads.100% non-corrosive dust will not harm your wheels, paint or rotors. Carbotech brake pads are 100% made in the USA and can be ordered online here Corvette or call me at 216-780-8825. Use promo code z28 at check out to receive your forum discount. .
The Carbotech Bobcat 1521™ is our high performance street compound that is our most successful compound. The Bobcat compound is known for its awesome release and modulation, along with unmatched rotor friendliness. Like our AX™ & XP™ line of compounds, Bobcat 1521™ is a Ceramic based friction material offering minimal rotor damage and non-corrosive dust. Bobcat 1521™ offers outstanding performance, even when cold, low dusting and low noise with an excellent initial bite. This compound’s virtually perfect linear torque production provides incredible braking force without ABS intervention. Bobcat 1521™ operating range starts out at ambient and goes up to 900°F. Bobcat 1521™ is suitable for ALL street cars, perfect for your tow vehicle, police cruiser. The Bobcat 1521™ compound has been found to last two-three times longer than OE pads you can purchase at a dealership or national retailer. That’s one of the beauties of Carbotech Ceramic brake compounds. Bobcat 1521™ is NOT recommended for any track use. __________________ Adam Adelstein Amp’D Autosport.com Internet's largest retailer of Carbotech Performance Brake Pads. PH:216-780-8825. Email: sales@ampdautosport.com Web Site & Direct ordering Home All major CC and Pay Pal accepted. Check out Promo code:z28
AP Sprint Brakes/Squealing.
