my brakes are sqealing

[crazylee27]

I have new brakes installed. Some mechanic did it and the brakes are making noises when i stop. How do i stop making it sqeal? I heard there was a gel that you put back on the brake? Would that work? And if i do so how do i take out the brake pads? Is it hard to take it out? What tools i need and how long? I am 17, please help me with good instructions.

[Ravq]

You can get "anti-squeal" compound at any parts store and apply it to the back of the shims. It's usually blue in color. I've heard of a few guys using "anti-seize" compound on their shims too. Here are a couple of sites that have instructions on how to remove the pads. These sites were really intended for brake upgrades but you'll be able to see how to get to the pads.

http://download01.idrive.com/v1d/msu...eb/wilwood.htm


http://www.seas.ucla.edu/~cheston/zbrakes.html

[crazylee27]

do i have to bleed the brakes when after installing the gel on the brakes? and wat is the bungee card for?

[Ravq]

No there is no need to bleed the brakes unless you introduce air into the line which you won't just manipulating the pads. The Bungee cords are to hang the calipers so they don't stretch the brake line but that does not apply in your case as you can pull the pads out without detaching the calipers.

[Ravq]

I will make it simple for you:
1. Raise and support the front of the vehicle, then remove the wheel(s).
2. Remove the bottom guide pin from the caliper and swing the caliper cylinder body upward.
3. Remove the brake pad retainers and pads.
4. Apply goo to back of pad (really back of shim) and reinstall.
Here are some pics:
(Sorry for the poor quality my scanner is acting up)

[crazylee27]

don't know if those gel stuff will work this time. They say my pads are glazed. so i think i need to freken change them. Sucks. Or it might be my rotors. GOing to midas, if there is any cheaper way to do this help me

[Ravq]

If your rotors are glazed you can roughen them up with an emory cloth assuming they are still thick enough. How many miles are on your brakes? Do you drive hard? If you have a substantial amount of miles replacing the pads would be recommended. You might even consider changing the rotors. It's hard for me to say since I don't know the condition of your brakes. Replacing pads and rotors is a job that even you can do if you are looking to save a few bucks. I highly recommend you get a repair manual. Either a Chilton or Haynes. Even if you don't plan on doing many of the repairs or maintenace to your car at least it can give you an idea of the work involved and may even provide you an explanation of parts and procedures.

[crazylee27]

i think i fixed the squeling. The pads were totally new, and i had to break them in. I went to midas and he told me to run the brakes. What i did was hold the brakes gently enough and press the gas. I did this up to 40mph. Now i think i don't hear any squeks. thanks for you help anyways ravq.

[Ravq]

No problem. Glad to hear the squeal went away.