Can anyone tell me why my brake are squealing so badly?
Posted by dirtyjavv@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 9 comments
So, as the title states, my brakes won't stop squealing and were also squealing before i did any of the recent "repairs". 3 months ago I changed pads and rotors all around, and the squealing didn't go away, so I did a full bleed and fill, and it was kinda better, maybe. So I then go on to replace my front calipers yesterday and blend the front brakes to get the air out. THE BRAKES ARE STILL SQUEAKING!!
Any Ideas?? The only thing else I can think is that it's maybe shitty pads? But I get the same brand for my daughters car that i replaced pads and rotors on and her brakes are perfectly fine, no squealing.
I drive a 2015 ford transit connect 2.5l passenger van
advmaxx@reddit
Kind of a last resort but they have an “anti squeal” silicone like stuff that you apply to the back of the pads. It can be messy but I’ve seen it work. Not my favorite solution but if thats all that works…………
dirtyjavv@reddit (OP)
Yeah, I've seen the stuff. I was afraid someone would say this.
Hash-82@reddit
The actual solution is brake grease.
Apply to pins, slides, and the backs of pads where they contact to caliper and piston(s).
I haven't had brakes squeal in 40 years.
dirtyjavv@reddit (OP)
Everything is greased already. I did the brakes on all my cars this year and this ones the only one giving me problems. I'm at a loss, but I'll be damned if I take it to a shop
u_siciliano@reddit
Lack if Asbestos? Lol
dirtyjavv@reddit (OP)
Right? I need more asbestos. Just gotta have it!
u_siciliano@reddit
It was an ol’Timers joke.. them asbestos brakes were silent.. lol
Vegas96@reddit
When you changed the pads and rotors did you also change the bracket? Did you clean the part of the caliper that are in contact with the bracket and pads?
dirtyjavv@reddit (OP)
Yeah, before I changed the calipers I cleaned and brushed the ones that were on there. The brakes on this car just have outer caliper clips, not clips for the pad to click into. Pins and ears are greased. And I bought the calipers whole, not just replacing a part of it.