Thread: Range Rover Classic Squealing Brakes

Do the rear pads have a chamfered edges or squared , if squared remove pads put a lead in chamfer on the pad & refit. Try this before stumping up for more pads & rotors. The pistons don't cause noise unless they are stuck , but you said you had fitted new pads so you must have pushed them back already & that the noise is only under light braking so doubt they are the problem. Also check the pads are in the right way around & anti squeal shims in place if supplied.

Were they (known)_ 'brand-name' pads?

- or Hoo Flung Dungs?

I did mine with ordinary EBC brand pads, May have been the cheapest one or one up from there, but certainly not the expensive end.

Works fine for normal driving.

Edit: There's a bed-in procedure that RDA/EBC advise for best performance and life. The articles are listed in order of production. ie, the second is the most recent.

http://rdabrakes.com.au/page/TB05.aspx

http://rdabrakes.com.au/page/TB08.aspx

Did you refit the anti-squeal shims (if originally fitted) to the back of the pads and add a smear of the anti-squeal paste?

See item 14 here: http://www.roversnorth.com/Land-Rover-Parts/252

Thank for advise. I have chamfered pads and also cut a vertical line through them. On my model it didn't have anti squeal shims behind disc but have used the anti squeal paste. Always seems worse after driving some distance than when cold.

Originally Posted by superquag

Were they (known)_ 'brand-name' pads?

- or Hoo Flung Dungs?

I did mine with ordinary EBC brand pads, May have been the cheapest one or one up from there, but certainly not the expensive end.

Works fine for normal driving.

Edit: There's a bed-in procedure that RDA/EBC advise for best performance and life. The articles are listed in order of production. ie, the second is the most recent.

Rotors & Drums Australia + EBC Brakes, The Big Brakes Company | Bedding in of Pads and Rotors

Rotors & Drums Australia + EBC Brakes, The Big Brakes Company | *UPDATE* Bedding In

The pads where Lockheed brand from Paddock Spares in the UK. Having read the RDA data it appears that it may be the spring clips on top of the pads held in place by the split pins. As both front and back were replaced at same time it's surprising that it's only the rear ones that are playing up.

Guys I have now
replaced the rear disc pads, anti squeal shims, retainer clips and it appears to have fixed the problem. Certainly quicker and cheaper than buying new rotors that appeared to be ok with smooth surfaces. Only time will tell now but fingers crossed and pedestrians can walk in peace without my brake warning system.

Some pads are only suited to hard use and glaze/squeal when used lightly. Matching the pad compound to your use is important. If in doubt run back to OEM parts.

I've got Ferodo pads in the front with no glaze/squeal problems. I have no idea what's in the back, they haven't been changed in at least 20 years.

Dougal,
Bought my latest pads from Ultra Cheap Auto and they are performing well.