Brake Squeal is back
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Brake Squeal is back
After beveling the pads, the squeal stopped.
It started again.......
Pads look new, rotor looks grooved but feels smooth to the touch.
What should I try next?
It started again.......
Pads look new, rotor looks grooved but feels smooth to the touch.
What should I try next?
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Did you try that brake quiet stuff on the back of the pads?
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Is what I would suggest. However, while you have the pads out take a good look at the pistons, it's possible that one or two pistons is stuck in its bore and not fully pressing on the pad creating the squeal.
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Back brake, hardware looks new, no drag.
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There's only one piston on one side of the caliper....is that wrong?
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As stated, brake quiet on back of pads, make sure the pads aren't glazed (scuff em up if you have to), clean off all surfaces of any brake dust, and it probably wouldn't hurt to give them several good "power stops" after doing all the above.