Brake Squeak

[Rambit]

Yeah, I think the squeel is actually vibrations. I gotta bed my brakes, but haven't had the time yet.

Rambit

[JMatt]

I believe it's a function of high-performance brakes (as is the dust issue). My 911 is the noisiest braking car ever - and it's famous for it's "big red brakes."

[notguilty]

my brakes dont make noises. so far, so good. me like to drive fast. me not like to brake so fast. good car for that.

[XCITsNU]

Originally Posted by srt42

Has anyone else noticed squeaking brakes when lightly applied? I've been letting them break-in a little and hoping the squeak would go away, but it's very loud and very annoying.

I meant to post my own thread on this, but forgot. YES, my brakes sqeak too. BUT guess what, today I noticed that when braking at 75+ MPH now I've got a very noticable viration from the rotors!!! Who else can confirm this?

[TechSupportSpecialist]

Mine do to when I lightly apply pressure to my brake pedal....do you think it could be my 22's?

[aspendog]

It is probably "hot spots" on the rotors that have accumulated material from the pads, usually a good bed process will take care of it, but I have been having similar issues with my Wilwood setup. I just got a new compound pad and hope it helps...

Originally Posted by XCITsNU

I meant to post my own thread on this, but forgot. YES, my brakes sqeak too. BUT guess what, today I noticed that when braking at 75+ MPH now I've got a very noticable viration from the rotors!!! Who else can confirm this?

[300CUL8R]

My rears squeal a bit but nothing too annoying. I'll take the squeal given these Brembos stop on a dime.....proven on the LA 405 Freeway.

[vvv90]

If you're skilled enough to take the caliper and pads off, a little of this will cure what ails you.



Found at any major auto parts store.

[srt42]

Originally Posted by aspendog

It is probably "hot spots" on the rotors that have accumulated material from the pads, usually a good bed process will take care of it, but I have been having similar issues with my Wilwood setup. I just got a new compound pad and hope it helps...

Well, I just bed the brakes as suggested and they seem to be better. It sure seems like a shame to spend this kind of money for a luxury car and have the front brakes sound like the pads need to be replaced. It's a bit embarrassing. :o

We could have possibly caused our own problem. Right after I brought it home, my wife sprayed some rim cleaner on all the rims for the residue issue. I don't recall whether I had the squeak before that or not, but mine is quite loud. I'll give it some more time to break-in and then try some of the other suggestions.

[marlinspike]

Some of the more gnarly wheel cleaners will do it. You might want to try using that same wheel cleaner then rinsing it out really really really well, then let the car sit to dry out.
As far anti-squeal paste, hit up a Benz dealer. Benz has their own anti-squeal paste and it is AWESOME.