Car squeaking, please help

Serge · 01-10-2009, 05:57 AM

One more detail...I have found that my front brakes do not have any Anti-Squeal Shims at all..... is that normal?

Busted Knuckles · 01-11-2009, 12:22 AM

No. That's not factory spec. The brakes should have anti-squeal shims if you don't want the squeaks to return.

Serge · 01-12-2009, 05:00 AM

okay thanks! I have ordered those already...

Serge · 01-18-2009, 05:35 AM

after installation of new front brake pads with new shims the car is still squealing (left side)...maybe that is bearing...how would I identify that?
Thanks!

CyFi6 · 01-18-2009, 09:10 AM

did you have the rotors turned?

Serge · 01-18-2009, 09:28 AM

no I did not. I would say that vibration almost doen't exist when I push my brakes...

CyFi6 · 01-18-2009, 09:30 AM

They get glazed though, always worth it to get them turned or replaced, wouldnt be a bad idea to still do it

Busted Knuckles · 01-18-2009, 11:09 AM

Did the shims also include spring clips? These clips (2) go into those little holes on top of the pads, look something like wishbones, and work to separate the pad from the rotor when the pressure is off. This also helps eliminate squeaks.

To check the hub bearing, refer to the MK3 TSRM On-Line

Serge · 01-18-2009, 06:03 PM

OK thanks.....the original spring clips are there so I suppose they are good...

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01-10-2009, 05:57 AM	#1
Serge 3" Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: WA Posts: 69	One more detail...I have found that my front brakes do not have any Anti-Squeal Shims at all..... is that normal?

01-11-2009, 12:22 AM	#2
Busted Knuckles 12psi boost Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 300	No. That's not factory spec. The brakes should have anti-squeal shims if you don't want the squeaks to return.

01-12-2009, 05:00 AM	#3
Serge 3" Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: WA Posts: 69	okay thanks! I have ordered those already...

01-18-2009, 05:35 AM	#4
Serge 3" Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: WA Posts: 69	after installation of new front brake pads with new shims the car is still squealing (left side)...maybe that is bearing...how would I identify that? Thanks!

01-18-2009, 09:10 AM	#5
CyFi6 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SLO Posts: 234	did you have the rotors turned?

01-18-2009, 09:28 AM	#6
Serge 3" Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: WA Posts: 69	no I did not. I would say that vibration almost doen't exist when I push my brakes...

01-18-2009, 09:30 AM	#7
CyFi6 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SLO Posts: 234	They get glazed though, always worth it to get them turned or replaced, wouldnt be a bad idea to still do it

01-18-2009, 11:09 AM	#8
Busted Knuckles 12psi boost Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 300	Did the shims also include spring clips? These clips (2) go into those little holes on top of the pads, look something like wishbones, and work to separate the pad from the rotor when the pressure is off. This also helps eliminate squeaks. To check the hub bearing, refer to the MK3 TSRM On-Line

01-18-2009, 06:03 PM	#9
Serge 3" Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: WA Posts: 69	OK thanks.....the original spring clips are there so I suppose they are good...