Hey guys,

I've put on new rotors and new ceramic pads, but when I press on the brakes while driving, they still squeal like a bastard. Any idea what could be up?

 

Get some lube!

 

I'd be more than happy to buy some lube!!

...But I'd like to know what lube I'm buying and where to put it

 

Check your auto parts store and look for brake lube or grease

 

mine did the same, they were fine for like 300 miles or so now they are driving me nuts

 

Thanks for the info TheChamp531, I'll be sure to check it out.

 

ceramic pads do had a tendency to squeal a little, especially while they are breaking in.

 

thats what everyone keeps telling me. hope it stops soon. only does it at really at slow speeds. like 5-10 mph. Like when i am in parking lots and people are probably like damn dude get some new brakes.

 

did you bed them?

 

try braking a little harder at slow speeds. Light braking drags on the squealing lol

 

i didnt put them in. Had a shop do it when i had it lowering springs put on.

lol will try it out.

 

For some reason I doubt they beded them. After putting in new brakes, you need to follow a series of sharp & gradual breaking in order to properly bed them in. Instructions should have come with them.

 

I've never heard of bedding either.

 

for performance pads to get the most out of it you should bed them. Different brands have different methods of bedding.

By the way, the lube goes on the back of the shim so it's between the piston and the shim.

 

Like this?


From: https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/replacing-brakes-pictures-3g-garage-d-041-a-770166/

 

^ exactly like that.... lube/grease should never go on the face of the pad.

 

Put the grease/lube on just the inside pad, or both?

 

Both pads, and both sides of the caliper bracket, pins, retainers, ect.
ALL the contact points should be lubed.
My OEM Brembos need it all the right spots.
I liek Versachem's synth brake lube.

 

Thank you for the diagram powerflow

 

Chances are it's just the quality of the pad itself. Getting a better gripping pad usually make more noise.

 

04WDPSeDaN, I think you are right. I bought the ceramic ones from Napa Auto Parts.

I bought some brake grease today and applied it like the diagram says to. And I still get nasty squealing.