Squeaky brakes
 

:hello: Hi all

I changed my brake pads the other day and they were fine initially but now they're squeaking a ridiculous amount.

I made sure I copper-greased the backs of the pads and between the shims but I wasn't sure how much grease to use. I only added a very thin layer. Might I have just under-greased them?

Or can anyone tell me what else I should check for? Might giving them a clean help?

Thanks. :)

If you've copper greased them they should be ok. A thin layer is about right :thumbup:

My redstuff pads squeaked for a while after I first changed them. Run with it for a while before taking them off again.

Andy :)

Cheers :)

I'll try to put up with it and see what happens.

I found that Mintex pads squeak sometimes. OEMs are fine.

They are Mintex ones that I'm using. It's not just the occasional squeak though, it's every time I use the brakes. And it's so irritating. :banghead:

Have you done a couple of emergency stops ?

My Pagids squeaked initially, but don't any more.

Mintex on the rear of my Primera. They squealed like anything for the first few weeks, then it went away.

I have mintex all round - never had a problem.

there are different types of Mintex Pads, i have Mintex Extreme on the Front they squeak after 3 / 4 month of wear.