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I would pull it apart again and look for uneven wear on the pads. Make sure you have the slides lubed with silicone, and personally, I always put a dab of anti-seize in the channels that the pads slide in. Another factor could be if you used cheap pads, but if it’s happening while you aren’t applying the brakes, it seems more likely something is hanging up.
Hi Kris,
Beefy makes excellent suggestions above. A couple other thoughts as well. Check that the hardware kit is installed correctly and seats well into the caliper. If you are reusing the previous hardware kit, inspect for any damage. This next comment might sound obvious, but check the orientation of the brake pads. I have seen where pads have been installed upside down.
Were the front rotors replaced as well, or were the existing rotors used? If reusing the existing rotors, there is usually a lip of rust that forms on the outer edge of the rotor. Also, the inner backside of the rotor tends to degrade more (from my experience). Uneven rotor surfaces can definitely set up a vibration with new pads. and produce a squeak.
One last suggestion is to turn the front right wheel (while off the ground) slowly by hand. This might help pinpoint where the squeak is coming from before you take the wheel and caliper apart. Good luck and keep us posted.
i had an experience one with squeaky break pads. it turned out to be the material of the breakpad. it was the cheap kind from pepboys
Thanks all for the replies, I will have some time tonight to check all the above and keep you guys updated.
Note : Pads are not the cheap knockoffs, also found it a bit harder to turn the front wheels when both were off the ground.
Everyone made some excellent points here. I remember a noticeable squeak on my wife’s vehicle when i changed one of her calipers and it ended up being one of the clips for the brake pads was out of shape and dragging on the rotor.
I replaced a set of pads on a Matrix, resurfaced the rotors, and it was quiet…for about 2 months. After that it sounded like a mating call for Mack dump truck every time I hit the brakes. Took it all back apart, cleaned everything, lubed the slides, etc. even put the anti-squeal spray on the back of the pads (never done that before in 30 years of doing my brakes), reassembled and it was fine…for a few months and then it was back again just as bad as ever. These weren
Quoted From EricTheCarGuy:
I know you said they’re not cheep ‘knock offs’ but I know from experience that you need to use quality pads on that car, if not it will make noise. Personally if I go aftermarket I use Akebono ceremaics as I’ve never had a problem with those. It is also important that you service the caliper properly when installing pads, I can’t stress enough how important it is to use silicone paste on the slide pins and NOT grease. Here is a link to my disc brake replacement video that although not the exact same set up the process would be the same.
Eric, is there a difference in using the silicone paste vs. synthetic brake grease on those parts?
Quoted From KZ 259:
i had an experience one with squeaky break pads. it turned out to be the material of the breakpad. it was the cheap kind from pepboys
I know you said they’re not cheep ‘knock offs’ but I know from experience that you need to use quality pads on that car, if not it will make noise. Personally if I go aftermarket I use Akebono ceremaics as I’ve never had a problem with those. It is also important that you service the caliper properly when installing pads, I can’t stress enough how important it is to use silicone paste on the slide pins and NOT grease. Here is a link to my disc brake replacement video that although not the exact same set up the process would be the same.
Awesome I’ve done everything from the video, even used silicone paste:). The squeaking has gone!!! 🙂
Thanks everyone for all the help very much appreciated.
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