Squeeking Rear Brakes - Stops when Braking!

Discotrip · 28th January 2014, 05:07 PM

Hi,

I've just had the auto transmission serviced and new brake pads and rotors in the rear of my D2. However, there is no a constant squeaking noise coming from the rear which only stops when I brake. This is driving me mad and I've already sent the D2 back.

Mechanic says the pads need to wear in but I don't think that's the case. I read somewhere on here that perhaps the hand brake needs adjusting? It wasn't squeaking before the pad/rotor replacement.

Thanks,
Antony.

**Outback 1** · 28th January 2014, 07:21 PM

hand brake has nothing to do with rear brakes its a separate unit mounted on the back of the transfer case . the squeal is most likely caused by the disc pad vibrating against the piston you can fix this by purchasing an anti squeal product from your local auto parts supplier .remove the pads apply to the back of the pads and refit

**kelvo** · 28th January 2014, 10:29 PM

I find a thin coating of copper grease on the BACK of the pads works.

Can never understand people not doing it as a mater of course when changing pads

Discotrip · 28th January 2014, 11:17 PM

Yeah, I always do this when I change the pads myself. A lack of tools meant that I sent it to a mechanic. Even when I sent it back to have the anti squeak stuff added, he said he couldn't do anything about it and that it'll wear in - even said it sounded like a bearing. Full of ****, and I hope my review of the place said as much. Guess if you want something done properly...

**Disco Mick** · 31st January 2014, 12:50 PM

The calipers on our Discos area sliding type with pistons on one side only. The caliper body slides on 2 pins that allow it to center itself over the rotor. If the caliper is binding up on the pins it may cause one pad to rub. when ever I replace the pads I pull the pins, clean them and give them some fresh grease.

Here's a how too on doing the rear brakes. It's an easy job.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESTMqQ65UaU

Cheers

Michael

Discotrip · 31st January 2014, 11:18 PM

Originally Posted by Disco Mick

The calipers on our Discos area sliding type with pistons on one side only. The caliper body slides on 2 pins that allow it to center itself over the rotor. If the caliper is binding up on the pins it may cause one pad to rub. when ever I replace the pads I pull the pins, clean them and give them some fresh grease.

Here's a how too on doing the rear brakes. It's an easy job.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESTMqQ65UaU

Cheers

Michael

Thanks for that. I'll have to take a look at it soon. Still annoyed the mechanic let it through as it is - just plain laziness on his part for not doing the job properly.

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