rear brake squeal

[BIG ESS]

recently replaced the rear pads on my 2000 130 to stop brake squeal . they were well overdue for a change . put new ones in and it stopped the squeal but after a week of moderate use the squeal has come back twice as bad as ever ! any ideas on why would be appreciated .

[dullbird]

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.

[steveG]

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

[BIG ESS]

thanks dullbird they look quite rough

[BIG ESS]

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 ?

[dullbird]

Yep have heard that too

[Don 130]

My screeching issue was resolved by fitting genuine pads
Don.

[MLD]

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

[steane]

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.

[n plus one]

My screeching issue was resolved by fitting genuine pads
Don.

^^^^^^^ this.

[Longtimer]

Often, scuffing up the disc with some emery tape, to break up the hard glaze, is the best cure.

If you don't scuff it up enough, it will come back. Don't go around the diameter of the disk. Sand from centre outwards on an angle to the radius. 30 degrees is best.



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[stewie110]

recently replaced the rear pads on my 2000 130 to stop brake squeal . they were well overdue for a change . put new ones in and it stopped the squeal but after a week of moderate use the squeal has come back twice as bad as ever ! any ideas on why would be appreciated .

I had the same problem with official pads. The solution was to have the discs machined.