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Originally Posted by Cibalo
I have the exact same problem on my SRT8, coming from the front right wheel. I went out today and did the series of hard stops from 60 to about 15 mph. After I started feeling the breaks fade I did it one more time and then bumped it up to 70 and cruised down the highway for about 3 miles did a quick turn around without stopping and cruised back into town.
On my way home I stopped to get some gas and head that same sound again from the same wheel. Do I need to go it again or at higher speeds?
I have an appointment with the service department at the dealership I bought the car from (not a Chrysler dealership) for Friday but if they aren't going to do anything I'd rather not waste my time. Only reason I was going was because I have a 30 day warranty.
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Any idea how many miles are on those pads? Did you pull a wheel and inspect the remaining thickness? The reason I ask is that pad vibration is not the only source of brake squeal. If the pad is fully worn down to the metal backing plate, then the squeal could be the result of some metal on metal action and bedding would be the wrong thing to do. Always check to make sure you have sufficient pad life remaining before you go out and bed the brakes.
I wasn't there to watch, but from your description it sounds like you followed the bedding process properly. The OEM pads do tend to be more squeaky than the aftermarket Posi-Quiet pads. So an alternative to bedding would be to try the different pads. At $167 for all four corners, it's a better alternative than buying a new set of OEM pads at well over $500. I think they want more than $300 just for the rear pads!