It sounded like I needed new brakes..

El Supracabras · 07-27-2011, 01:50 AM

Squealing is pretty common on semi metallic pads. Ceramics are much quieter. Otherwise, as I was taught, squealing is a result of the brake pad vibrating because of poor fitment or quality.
Try what btwilson86 has recommended with the anti-squeal stuff on the back of the pads where they contact the caliper. It pretty much just glues them to the caliper. I would also recommend inspecting the brakes visually and check for missing parts.

Funny story about anti squeal spray. A guy I worked with asked me why his brakes squealed even though he had just put new pads on it (81 corolla). I asked him "Did you use any Brake Quiet?". He said no, so I gave him a can out of my tool box and watched him go over to his car. Without even glancing at the directions he proceeded to spray it ALL OVER HIS ROTORS!! I was floored. He said it actually made the brakes much quieter.

Green7mgte · 07-27-2011, 03:12 AM

haha +1. I use brake quiet evertytime I change my brakes. I bought a can and never use it so I have to justify my 2.50 somehow. oh and to touch on the OP topic. Since the brake pads been switched from espestice to organic or semi-mattalic. there is a level of squealing we have to deal with. Hence the black glued on parts to the brakes.

87hilux7mge · 07-27-2011, 04:24 AM

i think you mean asbestos

Green7mgte · 07-27-2011, 09:48 PM

yea I thought it looked funny when I tried to sound it out. I knew it started with an A.

07-27-2011, 03:12 AM	#2
Green7mgte Supra Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Green-Ohio Posts: 1,297	haha +1. I use brake quiet evertytime I change my brakes. I bought a can and never use it so I have to justify my 2.50 somehow. oh and to touch on the OP topic. Since the brake pads been switched from espestice to organic or semi-mattalic. there is a level of squealing we have to deal with. Hence the black glued on parts to the brakes. __________________ 92 Ma71 7mGTE Auto. SafcII Supra FAQ Supra MKIII FAQ Classified Section guidelines : Last edited by Green7mgte; 07-27-2011 at 03:15 AM.

07-27-2011, 04:24 AM	#3
87hilux7mge walbro fp Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: spokane Posts: 479	i think you mean asbestos __________________ 87 toyota 4x4 single cab short box pickup, 7MGZE.

07-27-2011, 09:48 PM	#4
Green7mgte Supra Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Green-Ohio Posts: 1,297	yea I thought it looked funny when I tried to sound it out. I knew it started with an A. __________________ 92 Ma71 7mGTE Auto. SafcII Supra FAQ Supra MKIII FAQ Classified Section guidelines :

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07-27-2011, 01:50 AM	#1
El Supracabras 3" Exhaust Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 240	Squealing is pretty common on semi metallic pads. Ceramics are much quieter. Otherwise, as I was taught, squealing is a result of the brake pad vibrating because of poor fitment or quality. Try what btwilson86 has recommended with the anti-squeal stuff on the back of the pads where they contact the caliper. It pretty much just glues them to the caliper. I would also recommend inspecting the brakes visually and check for missing parts. Funny story about anti squeal spray. A guy I worked with asked me why his brakes squealed even though he had just put new pads on it (81 corolla). I asked him "Did you use any Brake Quiet?". He said no, so I gave him a can out of my tool box and watched him go over to his car. Without even glancing at the directions he proceeded to spray it ALL OVER HIS ROTORS!! I was floored. He said it actually made the brakes much quieter.