Powerslot rotor/Hawk pads problem
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Powerslot rotor/Hawk pads problem
I put a set of powerslot rotors and hawk pads(LTS pad) on my 03 last year. They work great, and have about 20xxx miles on them. Within the last 4-5xxx miles, they have started making a loud noise. It sounds just like bad brakes on a big truck. So I took the wheels off, and everything looks good. Rotors are smooth, and the pads have a ton of life left. So what is causing this noise? I think the rotors/pads may be glazed, but why? I have tried hard braking, but that did not help. I am starting to hate this rotor/pad combo. TIA!
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When you did the brake job...did you also clean and lube the brake caliper slide pins? If not, then it might be time for it.
Also...when was the last time you flushed the brake fluid? Just another maintenance item...while you are working with the brake system.
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Also...when was the last time you flushed the brake fluid? Just another maintenance item...while you are working with the brake system.
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Check your caliper slide pins, clean and lube them if it's been a while since you've done it. I was getting the squealing noise under light braking and found both upper front slide pins were gunked up with some rust and crud. I cut a slot in a wooden dowel and used a small strip of ScotchBrite scrubbing pad to clean the bores out. I chucked it up in the drill driver and they cleaned up quite nicely. I did all four wheels, no more noise and no problems so far.
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I did put new slide pins in(ford parts) when I changed the pads/rotor. I will pull it apart in a day or two, clean them up and try it again. Is anti-seze(sp?) still recomended for the pins? I am think I put some on last time, but it had been a long winter with a lot of snow/salt. Thanks for the help!
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Originally Posted by wanabe2
I did put new slide pins in(ford parts) when I changed the pads/rotor. I will pull it apart in a day or two, clean them up and try it again. Is anti-seze(sp?) still recomended for the pins? I am think I put some on last time, but it had been a long winter with a lot of snow/salt. Thanks for the help!
I purchased at the same time as the brake caliper slide pins.
Not sure about the Anti-Seize???
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Antiseize will gum up the slide pins. The key to making this rotor/pad combo work properly is to "bed them in" IMMEDIATELY after installation according to the directions included with the brake pads.
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I checked the slide pins and they were free, lubed up, and had zero rust. I did notice that my rotors are statring to wear groves in them. I guess I will get them to a brake lathe next week and see what happens.