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Old Jul 7, 2025 | 03:41 PM
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I replaced the brake pads on my 16 Z51 with Powerstops and used the supplied grease on the rear of the pads but when I back up they squeal until they are warmed up, forward is ok, I was hoping I wouldn't have to take them apart again, any ideas? Thanks
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Did you, bed in, the new pads? Which Powerstop pads did you install.
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Yes sir I broke them in as per the instructions, Z26 pads
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Old Jul 8, 2025 | 04:26 PM
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You said that you applied the grease on the rear of the pads. Did you also put grease on both ends of the new pads? With no grease on the pad ends, the normal pad movement can cause noise. Good luck.
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I only greased the backs of the new pads i did not grease the caliper pistons if that is what your saying, nothing was said about that??
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I only greased the backs of the new pads i did not grease the caliper pistons if that is what your saying, nothing was said about that??
Grease goes on the fore and aft edges of the pads, not needed on the back of the pads.
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