squeaky brakes

[wbensing]

sorry if this thread has been discussed.

just replaced brake pads on all 4 wheels. brakes squeak on stopping; rear >front.

can anyone tell me the cause and cure ?

thanks

[A6Pilot]

Did you use Honda parts, or aftermarket? If you used the Honda parts, did you use the included shims? Did you resurface the discs?

Lots of questions, so little information....

[wbensing]

I used aftermarket parts that included new shims. I did not resurface the rotors.

[A6Pilot]

The reason I was curious about the origin of the pads, is because of an experience I had doing my own brakes. I had Tire Rack send me a set of pads for my van, about a year ago. They were formulated with a material that was suppose to cut down on the dust created during use. They were advertised as a premium material. As soon as I replaced them, I noticed that they would squeal, especially at slower speeds.

I replaced them with factory pads, and never had a problem again. I'm wondering if this was similar to your experience.

[ED27]

Originally posted by wbensing
I used aftermarket parts that included new shims. I did not resurface the rotors.

Did you use a anti-squeal lube or moly grease on both sides of the shims as well as the back of the pads? I have Akebono pads and while they came with the shims pre-installed you still have to apply the lube.

[wbensing]

I DID NOT apply any lube to the shims. I assume that goes on the back of the shims facing the caliper parts.


thanks for the advice, I will give that a try.

[ED27]

Originally posted by wbensing
I DID NOT apply any lube to the shims. I assume that goes on the back of the shims facing the caliper parts.


thanks for the advice, I will give that a try.

Some pads only have 1 shim per pad...some will have 2 shims for the inner pad and 1 for the outer. In either case apply lube on both sides of the shims and on the back of the pads.