Brake squek
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Brake squek
Morning all, I have a 2000 f250, with a 7.3L. I had major brake squel, and talking to a mechanic friend of mine, he said it could be cheap pads. I did check them and they had a thin piece of metal that was attached to them which was loose in parts, so I figured this is where the harmonics were coming from. So I replaced them with a good quality set of pads, but I'm still getting a squeel. I coated the outsides in copper grease, but to no avail. Any suggestions? The noise when I stop is driving me batty! Thanks in advance!
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Squeal is the result of vibration. I’ve never been a fan of new pads on used rotors. At the very least get the rotors turned, but I always install new rotors at every brake change. It’s cheap when compared to how an extra foot or two of stopping distance can lead to a collision.
Brake pad compound can cause noise. The more metallic the compound, the more noise. You can add anti-rattle grease on the back of the pads. Did you install new retaining clips when you replaced the pads? Did you bed in the new pads?
— Dave
Brake pad compound can cause noise. The more metallic the compound, the more noise. You can add anti-rattle grease on the back of the pads. Did you install new retaining clips when you replaced the pads? Did you bed in the new pads?
— Dave
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cut the rotors
minimum cut to trailing edge of brake pads
anti vibration compound to rear of brake pads.
new brake mounting hardware
remove dirt/rust from brake slots on mounting brackets.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/CRC-Disc-...oaAsyEEALw_wcB
minimum cut to trailing edge of brake pads
anti vibration compound to rear of brake pads.
new brake mounting hardware
remove dirt/rust from brake slots on mounting brackets.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/CRC-Disc-...oaAsyEEALw_wcB
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