bluesxtreme

So I recently changed my old brake pads, they were already 2mm thick and starting to squeal. Got some Sumitomo direct OEM replacement pads, even say Honda on the box as parts. I know the OEM's are akenobo (sp?) pads but my dad had already bought these before so I just used them. The shape is the same.

Dealer replaced them and braking was greatly improved, unfortunately they squeal very loudly at low speeds (under 5mph). If I do a normal stop from higher speeds there is no squeal, but if i'm stuck in traffic and riding the brakes between stops it squeals! It's driving me and my wife nuts. Happens at a cold start OR when they've warmed up also.

Maybe I didn't bed them incorrectly? My tech said these came with one clip instead of two for the OEM pads. I dunno if that makes a big difference? Is there anything I can do other than swap out for OEMS? There's only 200 miles on them so far.

Chas2

FWIW, the Acura OEM pads are made by Advics, not Akebono.

bluesxtreme

Ya that's right, the name totally slipped my mind.

alfadoctor

If I had this problem, I would pull the pads to see if the anti squeak plates were installed. These mount on the back of the pad to act as a buffer so the piston doesn't rub on the metal backing of the pad. These are usually coated with teflon or some material like it. Usually at low speed the piston rubs the back of the pad, setting up a vibration, causing a squeak. At high speed the piston is firmly pushing on the rotor, hence no squeaking.
There is a red rubber compound you can paint on to the back of the brake pad, but that is really only a temp solution until the piston wears through to the metal. Sometimes it can last a long time or no time, depending up on the expertise of the installer.

bluesxtreme

Great suggestion, I'll take a look when i'm down there.