Brake squeak
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Brake squeak
I finally got my Rotora rotors in and installed them with Axxis pads. Car ran fine for a few miles and then I got this horrendous screach everytime I pressed the brakes (seemed to be from the left-side). So I removed everything and re-assembled with ample amounts of anti-squeak on the back-side of the pads.... the sound is still there! I can't see any blatant scratches or anything - any ideas?
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Originally Posted by allmotor_2000
I finally got my Rotora rotors in and installed them with Axxis pads. Car ran fine for a few miles and then I got this horrendous screach everytime I pressed the brakes (seemed to be from the left-side). So I removed everything and re-assembled with ample amounts of anti-squeak on the back-side of the pads.... the sound is still there! I can't see any blatant scratches or anything - any ideas?
Can you see any brake fluid leaking?
Did you get any brake fluid on anything during the install?
Do the pads fit "right"?
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Okay... after some trouble-shooting, I have come to the conclusion that I am an idiot! ![Doh](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/doh.gif)
The squeak or screech is from my rear brake indicators!!!! What is the probability that my rear brakes would touch the indicator the same day I install front rotors/pads?!?!![Confused](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
After two brake removal/installation... now I have to do the rear ones as well
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The squeak or screech is from my rear brake indicators!!!! What is the probability that my rear brakes would touch the indicator the same day I install front rotors/pads?!?!
![Confused](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
After two brake removal/installation... now I have to do the rear ones as well
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Originally Posted by allmotor_2000
Okay... after some trouble-shooting, I have come to the conclusion that I am an idiot! ![Doh](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/doh.gif)
The squeak or screech is from my rear brake indicators!!!! What is the probability that my rear brakes would touch the indicator the same day I install front rotors/pads?!?!![Confused](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
After two brake removal/installation... now I have to do the rear ones as well![Frown](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
![Doh](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/doh.gif)
The squeak or screech is from my rear brake indicators!!!! What is the probability that my rear brakes would touch the indicator the same day I install front rotors/pads?!?!
![Confused](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
After two brake removal/installation... now I have to do the rear ones as well
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brake squeak as if the pads are fading are normal from the axis ultimate pads, and a lot of brake dust. Me and two of my other friends have the pads on and we all squeak while on the brake but we all stop really well
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Originally Posted by 02AV6
Besides the BBK, what is ultimate brake set (rotors and pads) would you recommend?
allmotor: Glad to hear you got to the root cause. If you're going to do the rears Rotora now does a slotted rear rotor. I put that on with the Axxis as well.
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i can't see how your rear brakes could be worn out.
my car has 61K on the original rear brakes and they still have a lot of life left.
my car has 61K on the original rear brakes and they still have a lot of life left.
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Just a "thumbs up" for the EBC Greenstuff pads.... with Comptech cross-drilled rotors, installed by Jens at PAA, never a hint of squeal - ever.....stopping power is much increased
and dust is insignificant compared to stock linings....Best of luck!
and dust is insignificant compared to stock linings....Best of luck!
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Your rotors will squeak a little when coming to a complete stop b/c the Axxis Ultimate brake pad is part Kevlar and part Ceramic. Honda uses only ceramic pads so the add materials int he Axxis pads cause the slight squeaking you will here. Also, Axxis Ultimates will shed a decent amount of dust whereas EBC pads shed less dust. IMO, though, the bite of the Axxis Ultimate pads on the rotor is well worth it. The car brakes ten times better with the ROTORA rotors and Axxis pads.
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The sound I hear is not a squeak... its a very loud screech. I originally could not isolate the sound as I automatically assumed it was coming from the new install. Now, after sticking my head out and driving etc., it appears to come from the rear. I checked my pads on the back (just through the wheel) and they are pretty worn. I'll replace them and see what hapens. The screeching is very loud and annoying!
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Originally Posted by JaredGMS
you must drive like a :killer:
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i only have like 125 runs at the drag strip in this car.
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you must drive like a :killer:
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Only if that :killer: is Richard Petty.
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MattG is definitely not a guy shy on the throttle. Most :killer: I know don't run nitrous.
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allmotor, it very well could be the rear brake indicator. just get some axxis pads for the rear and youll be fine. also, unless you want the cosmetics of the rear to match the front, i would recommend you keep the rear rotors stock! the rear rotors are nearly impossible to destroy! ![Wink](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
on the plus side, it is ridiculously easy to change the rear pads!
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on the plus side, it is ridiculously easy to change the rear pads!
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Originally Posted by 02AV6
Besides the BBK, what is ultimate brake set (rotors and pads) would you recommend?
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So, I have broken in all the brakes now and decided to do some hard-stops... wow! The difference is pretty big between the stock setup and my current setup. I have rotora slotted w/Axxis pads up front and completely stock in the rear.
No fade (so far) and very good stopping power!
No fade (so far) and very good stopping power!
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Originally Posted by allmotor_2000
Okay... I installed the rear pads and all squeaks are gone!!
Now I need to get back to the other project while no one notices! ![Big Grin](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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Originally Posted by allmotor_2000
So, I have broken in all the brakes now and decided to do some hard-stops... wow! The difference is pretty big between the stock setup and my current setup. I have rotora slotted w/Axxis pads up front and completely stock in the rear.
No fade (so far) and very good stopping power!
No fade (so far) and very good stopping power!
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Originally Posted by allmotor_2000
So, I have broken in all the brakes now and decided to do some hard-stops... wow! The difference is pretty big between the stock setup and my current setup. I have rotora slotted w/Axxis pads up front and completely stock in the rear.
No fade (so far) and very good stopping power!
No fade (so far) and very good stopping power!
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