Thread: rear brake squeal

Maybe the pads need roughing up a bit.

Some pads are notorious for squealing because they are too hard or have a glaze on them that needs taking off.

Have you fitted the anti-squeal shims? Made the difference between lots and no squeal on my 130

thanks dullbird they look quite rough

think that might be it steve g . I left them out when I replaced them because they looked very worn , but will put them back in . have also been told to put anti seize on back of pads . does that sound right ?

Yep have heard that too

My screeching issue was resolved by fitting genuine pads
Don.

The old remedy was copper grease on the backside of the pad. For $20 you can buy an anti-squeal solution from any reprutable parts supplier. It forms a gum layer that is intended to absorb vibrations. Like others I found the shims to work well. MLD

Originally Posted by Don 130

My screeching issue was resolved by fitting genuine pads
Don.

Same. Mine were terrible. Genuine pads calmed the situation and it's virtually non existent now. Was most noticeable offroad when dust would get under the pads. Nothing I tried worked with non genuine pads, including anti-squeal paste, glue etc.