brake squeal
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could be the indicator. the pads have a piece of metal that rubs on the rotr when it gets to a certain wear piont. so if that is it, get the pads changed or they will soon be grinding into the rotors... just go somewehre and get a free brake check.. a friend of mine said that semi mettalic brake pads usually all eventually squell...he said something about they form a glaze over them that never goes away and squeels...just go get em checked...better that then ruining your rotors
Cargo Master
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From: Roman Forest, TX
Originally Posted by CounterMaker
he said something about they form a glaze over them that never goes away and squeels...just go get em checked...better that then ruining your rotors
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When I have glazed brakes I will get up to speed and really mash on my brakes about 5 times or so in a row and most of the time that will get ride of the squealing sound. That heats the rotors and pads up and gets rid of that glazed part usually.
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From: Gilbert
I ended up putting on Hawk pads and the Power Slot rotors (from a sponsor here, not sure if they are still anymore) and I gotta be honest with you, have not had a good experience with them. They squeal constantly and the rotors are already gouged..
In the words of Ron Burgundy, "Just throwin' that out there. If you like it, keep it, if not, send it right on back...."
In the words of Ron Burgundy, "Just throwin' that out there. If you like it, keep it, if not, send it right on back...."
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I also have recently installed the Powerslot Cryo rotors and the Hawk LTS pads. They work GREAT! The key for them to function properly is to "bed" them in EXACTLY as stated in the instructions. My brakes now perform far better than OE brakes. This truck is my daily driver and tows my fishing boat occasionally. If I towed heavy loads regularly, Hawk recommends using their "Superduty" pads. These Superduty pads will start to squeal if they aren't loaded down regularly.
