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Well, 3 days after I installed the new semi-metallic pads, the cold start brake squealing started again. I’m just about at the end of my rope…
So I finally watched a video about bedding in new brake pads, took the car out and did the 45mph to 10mph thing about 8 times, started to smell the brake pads, then parked the car for about an hour…
Yea!!, no more cold start squealing! It’s been a week without any squealing!!! The rotors were glazed, and bedding in the pads took care of the problem. I was so happy that I went out and bought new tires! I truly feel like the brakes are fixed.
Thanks to everyone for your helpful comments!
Well, 3 days after I installed the new semi-metallic pads, the cold start brake squealing started again. I’m just about at the end of my rope…
So I finally watched a video about bedding in new brake pads, took the car out and did the 45mph to 10mph thing about 8 times, started to smell the brake pads, then parked the car for about an hour…
Yea!!, no more cold start squealing! It’s been a week without any squealing!!! The rotors were glazed, and bedding in the pads took care of the problem. I was so happy that I went out and bought new tires! I truly feel like the brakes are fixed.
Thanks to everyone for your helpful comments!
Thanks, college man! Now I know why the dealer quoted 400, I will buy 2 new bulbs, and get good at replacing them when they go bad. 2 months into the latest bulb, will check again in the spring.
Thanks, college man! Now I know why the dealer quoted 400, I will buy 2 new bulbs, and get good at replacing them when they go bad. 2 months into the latest bulb, will check again in the spring.
I installed the semi-metallic pads this afternoon, no sanding (deglazing)on the rotors, just slapped on the new pads and shims, drove around the neighborhood, no quick stops, still quiet!!!
Just a note, when I did this same thing with ceramic pads, ie. no rotor resurfacing, just slapped on the pads, the civic was quiet for awhile…
Oh well, I think I’m on the right track with the semi-metallic pads to eliminate the cold start squealing. Hopefully, I will check in with quiet pads after a few weeks!
I installed the semi-metallic pads this afternoon, no sanding (deglazing)on the rotors, just slapped on the new pads and shims, drove around the neighborhood, no quick stops, still quiet!!!
Just a note, when I did this same thing with ceramic pads, ie. no rotor resurfacing, just slapped on the pads, the civic was quiet for awhile…
Oh well, I think I’m on the right track with the semi-metallic pads to eliminate the cold start squealing. Hopefully, I will check in with quiet pads after a few weeks!
Here is the latest update on the squealing brakes! I removed the front pads, sanded them clean with 100 grit sandpaper, applied new lube to wear points, inspected the shims, and re-installed. Did not sand the rotors because you can still see the factory cross hatch sanding patterns… and the brakes still squeal!!!
I am waiting on the semi-metallic pads to arrive. I hope that finally gets rid of the squeal!
Here is the latest update on the squealing brakes! I removed the front pads, sanded them clean with 100 grit sandpaper, applied new lube to wear points, inspected the shims, and re-installed. Did not sand the rotors because you can still see the factory cross hatch sanding patterns… and the brakes still squeal!!!
I am waiting on the semi-metallic pads to arrive. I hope that finally gets rid of the squeal!
I plan on de-glazing the rotors and pads this weekend. I will inspect the shims to make sure they aren’t rattling. The new semi-metallic pads will show up next week. Looking forward to seeing if de-glazing solves the problem!
I plan on de-glazing the rotors and pads this weekend. I will inspect the shims to make sure they aren’t rattling. The new semi-metallic pads will show up next week. Looking forward to seeing if de-glazing solves the problem!
Can you recommend what grit I should get for the high speed grinder? Also, what grit of sand paper for the brake pads? Lastly, is this a permanent “fix”, or should I return the ceramic brake pads I have on order, and replace them with semi-metallic pads? Thanks again for your help!
Can you recommend what grit I should get for the high speed grinder? Also, what grit of sand paper for the brake pads? Lastly, is this a permanent “fix”, or should I return the ceramic brake pads I have on order, and replace them with semi-metallic pads? Thanks again for your help!
Wow, sounds easy! I do keep the car in the garage at night. I’m not sure how to de-glaze the brakes? Does that mean I have to use sandpaper on the disc pads and rotors, or do I get the car up to a certain speed (on a safe road, of course), and slam the brakes to slow the car down to a certain speed?
Wow, sounds easy! I do keep the car in the garage at night. I’m not sure how to de-glaze the brakes? Does that mean I have to use sandpaper on the disc pads and rotors, or do I get the car up to a certain speed (on a safe road, of course), and slam the brakes to slow the car down to a certain speed?
Well, I bought the car in 90 degree weather, and it has squeaked and squealed ever sense? It has eventually squealed even after the new rears and fronts were completely replaced. I jacked the car up last weekend, reset the rear adjusters down to the bottom, so absolutely no drag on the rears, then pulled off the front pads, inspected for cracks, grooves and uneven wear, cleaned with brake cleaner, nothing looked bad? reapplied SuperLube Teflon grease to wear spots, bled all 4 brakes, and reassembled. The noise was slightly quieter, but still there for 2-3 stops? It sounds terrible for a mostly newer car!!! The front pads are ceramic Wagner brand, I have new Centric PosiQuiet pads on order. I am thinking about using different lube on the wear spots, maybe silicone paste. Just not sure if this might be a caliper issue, or worse, ABS problems? It definitely doesn’t seem normal, even though the grinding goes away after 2-3 complete stops. Thanks for your comments!