cust0mx

Sorry to resurrect a 3 year old thread, but I'm in need of some advice. I installed Brakemotive rotors and pads 5 months ago and applied CRC Disc Brake Quiet. A couple weeks after installation, the brakes were squealing, mostly when I backed up in the mornings. I took out the pads and generously applied the CRC grease again. The pads are again squeaking, both in forward and reverse. After reading this thread, I'm thinking the noise may be due to the grease. Should I try a synthetic grease like Permatex? When I used CRC, I applied it to the back of the pads on the built in metal shim and on the edge where the metal wraps around the pad. I never applied it directly to the pad which touches the rotor. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Nicks2001tl

Did you clean the slides before reapplying the grease?

cust0mx

I cleaned everything

comet24

Did you brake in the new pads and rotors? Shouldn't really cause noise though after a few months.

Are all the calibers sliding on the pins correctly. Did you make sure these where well lubed. I had one start to corrode on my TL. For whatever reason they was very little grease in the hole the pin slides in/out of.

Are the metal plates(lack of a better term) that sit on the caliber and the pads rest on/slide on clean and shinny. These too can corrode over time.

BTW do not grease the pad surface just the back of the pads.

3.2TLc

I've never used grease on the pad's back. That's what the shims are there for.
Also, where the pad's ears rest on the caliper, the stainless slides sometimes get tossed. Buy some new ones. Anti-seize all contact points.

TLer trash

I don't agree with your anti-seize idea. I think it's wonderful stuff to keep threaded stuff from seizing together, but I've found it to be a lousy lubricant for anything that moves, especially when subjected to water, dirt, and salt.

3.2TLc

Yeah, I know you're absolutely right......that the special high temp grease is a better lubricant, but I've had good luck using anti-seize after a good cleaning. I normally clean and lube the brakes twice a year.....spring & fall.