GrittyShaker

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.

A7DY W

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

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

Andy

GrittyShaker

Cheers

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

Chris Type R

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

GrittyShaker

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.

Chris Type R

Have you done a couple of emergency stops ?

chilled

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

Dembo

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

Vixen

I have mintex all round - never had a problem.

K4RL

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