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Ive got squeaky brakes from hard brake pads, is there anything that can be easily applied to reduce the noise.

thanks

924RACR · Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 6:42 am Post subject:

Goop on the back of the pads, available at any autoparts store.
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gohim · Joined: 02 Nov 2002 Posts: 4459 Location: Rialto, CA

Check the pads to make sure that they have not become glazed. If they are you can try salvaging them by dressing them with a course grit sandpaper (80?). Make sure that you protect your lungs with a paper mask.

And as someone else already wrote: a nice coat of brake quieter on the back of the pads while you are in there.

Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11733 Location: PacNW

I had the same problem with ceramics. I soon realized two things. . .1) they were perfectly quiet once they reached their ideal temperature, and 2) they only get there on the track.
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joecitizennn · Joined: 12 Sep 2005 Posts: 2096 Location: no mans land

My pads are quite thick but make a coarse noise like a grind when the car comes to a stop. Very annoying.
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Cone_Eater · Joined: 29 Jul 2007 Posts: 126 Location: Marshfield, MO

Do not buy semi-metallic brake pads and always get the ones with a lifetime warranty. Wagner thermo quite ceramic pads are very good and don't tear up rotors. They have a slogan about not making any noise or producing any dust. Oreilly carries them. I know that it is more expensive to get the rotors and pads with the lifetime warranty but it is worth the expense in the long run and is good insurance cause you always need to stop good. The cheap pads are known for tearing up rotors and making tons of noise.
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joecitizennn · Joined: 12 Sep 2005 Posts: 2096 Location: no mans land

I am waiting for these pads to wear down so I can buy a set of drilled rotors and high dollar pads. I am too cheap to throw away thick pads.
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87 924s
88 924SE gone
447 hp cgt clone
87 924S gone
84 944 sold
83 944 sold
89 turbo S LSD, ABS etc
86 951 white rocket
85 944 sport everything.
84 944 sold.
87 944 sold