Re: Brake squeal

[srubano@xxxx]

The cause of the brake squeal will usually be from the pads moving 
(as you are applying the brakes) and the steel back of the pad 
rubbing against the steel piston (that's why the anti-squeal compound 
is applied). To get rid of the squeal I would take the pads off, sand 
the back of the pads (steel surface) down until all the old anti-
squeal compound and rust is off. Sand down very lightly the contact 
area of the piston (where the pads sit on). Spray down the caliper 
with Brake cleaner to get rid of all the break dust and any grease. 
It is very important that the back of the pads and the piston seat 
surface are CLEAN (at least as clean as possible) so that the 
compound will adhere better. They sell anti-squeal shims (I believe 
Rob Grady stocks them along with the other D vendors) and anti-rattle 
springs...I suggest installing those. If you can't get them then 
apply some high quality anti-squeal compound to the clean metal 
surface (back) of each pad and follow the directions on the compound 
(dry time, etc..).


Steve

--- In dmcnews@xxxx, johndmc57@xxxx wrote:
> Do anyone have any suggestion on how to get rid of brakes squeal 
from 
> the front brakes I have tried all the products for eliminating 
brake 
> squeal but I think it is going to take more than a quick fix.