So - anti-squeal on the pads ... best way?

[darthandy]

I plan on putting some anti-squeal spray on my pads (Just the back of course!). In theory, since the outboard pad has a shim, it shouldn't need any. Should I spray it as well anyway? And if so, do I spray the pad first or after the shim is installed? I searched the forum and found that someone had once asked he same question but never received an answer. I am curious to know.

 

Thanks

 

Andy

[djh3]

I think the "shim" your talking about is a thin metal spring sort of piece. Its probably designed to take the rattle or vibration out of the pad/caliper when applying brakes. Simular to an anti-rattle spring on a car. TRW and a few others make some spray on stuff. Lay the pad contact face down on cardboard or something and spray the back, 2 or so light coats is better than trying to goop it on in one. I would do both pads.

[darthandy]

Yes, you're right about the shim. It is supposed to eliminate the squeal but I've seen (heard?) brakes squeal even with these attached. That's why I was wondering if I should spray both pads. However, since the "shim" rides against the pistons, I wondered if I should spray the back of the shim as well.

 

Andy

[Marcarl]

Just file a small 45 degree angle on the leading edge of the pads,,, problem solved!

[CaptainJoe]

Or just buy HH sintered brake pads.

The harder OEM pads will glaze your rotors.

I know they glazed mine...

Edited August 9, 2013 by CaptainJoe

[Globewalker]

i have tried the anti squeal stuff (dont recall if I also applied on the shim)

but still have the squeal

may need to try the 45 degree angle trick

[darthandy]

Well, I had already bought the EBC HH pads and I put a bit of a bevel on the pads (I'm not really good at doing that so I didn't want to overdo it.). And then, I put the anti-squeal spray on the backs of each pad and the shim. If the brakes squeal now (Which they did badly before I put some anti-squeal on the old ones) then I'll resort to turning up the volume on the radio!

 

Thanks everyone for the ideas and advice.

 

Oh yeah ... I gave the calipers as good a cleaning as I could with some Q-tips, cleaner and a toothbrush. Now we'll see. Just have to flush and bleed the system tomorrow.

 

Andy

[dacheedah]

Clean the pin very well and a lite coat of antiseize on it. That will let the pads move smooth.

 

 

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