Brake Squeak

[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.

[My Hemi]

My squeak quietly, so much so that at first I assumed it was the car next to me. But, not so. They do squeak, mine just a little.

[JMatt]

Mine apparently squeak a LOT. Unfortunately (or fortunately?) I've completely lost my hearing in that frequency range, so I have to be told about the squek from my family.

[SRT8/BMW]

mine too, at very low speeds and light braking (pulling into the garage for example)

[Dan SS2471]

Perhaps someone at Brembo can answer the question. Could be a simple 'burn-in' thing going on. Or something more serious, which I doubt. Those are pretty fine brakes.

www.brembo.com - the number in the US is 1-800-325-3994

[Rambit]

Mine do a little as well. I thought it was just a matter of glasing the pads. I don't want to mash down too hard because of the brake dust. I find it hard to just feather the brakes as it seems like all or nothing. Minor irritation though.

Rambit

[4herb2tas0tik]

this makes me wonder only because thats why they are -DC -buying my "c" back from me and tradeing it for a srt..i had brake problems that could not be resolved..

[Rambit]

Originally Posted by 4herb2tas0tik

this makes me wonder only because thats why they are -DC -buying my "c" back from me and tradeing it for a srt..i had brake problems that could not be resolved..

I don't think my problems should be considered as a real problem. Apparently it's common with high performance brakes.

Rambit

[4herb2tas0tik]

thanx rambit...i feel much better now...lol.....but really i didnt know that about high performance brakes.

[goddardzilla]

Sounds minor


I'm sure that if your smart enough to buy the SRT8 youve already done this:

Burnishing the brake pads will help to reduce squeal and improve braking performance. Burnishing involves heating the pads to a high temperature to burn off the glaze on them and seat them to the rotor. This is done by driving the car to a speed of about 80 kph (50mph) and braking to a stop with firm brake force. Repeat the stop about ten times. Allow a full one-minute cooling off period in between stops to avoid overheating the brakes. Naturally, this procedure must be done in a safe and traffic free place, or you'll really p-off anyone behind you.

Metallic pads, as opposed to organic are more squeal prone

Also for those with delivered SRT8s: are the brakes equipped with anti-squeal shims?

Anti-squeal compounds of varying effectiveness are available to put on the back of the pads

No biggy tho

Zilla