Brembo Brakes Squeel Lexus free repair
05-04-16, 01:56 PM
#91
I switched to the powerstop like a few mention in this thread. The dust is reduced by a lot however I still get alitte squeals every now and then. I only had the rotors resurface and replace the pads. Next time I'm going to swap out the rotors and pads hopefully the noise will be gone completely.
My slotted rotors help constantly cut the pads so any uneven scenarios that may cause noise is pretty much gone.
However I do plan to try carbotech on my next pad change to see if it's eliminated completely and if still not need to fork up for a jdm brake kit lol.
05-04-16, 03:59 PM
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05-06-16, 06:43 AM
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FYI
My front powerstops have been on and off noisy. About 200 miles after installing them it would be noisy stopping in reverse on a cold start. It all quieted down for about 500 miles. Now its making noise on low speed stops moving forward. Its not 100% of the time but almost as bad as the original pads. At least the dust is cut back significantly. Dont look forward to re-greasing or resurfacing everything.
My front powerstops have been on and off noisy. About 200 miles after installing them it would be noisy stopping in reverse on a cold start. It all quieted down for about 500 miles. Now its making noise on low speed stops moving forward. Its not 100% of the time but almost as bad as the original pads. At least the dust is cut back significantly. Dont look forward to re-greasing or resurfacing everything.
05-06-16, 08:00 AM
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Did you bed the pads in? The bedding process removes the glaze and pad deposits on the rotors, and is fun to do. Do it on an empty stomach, and without any passengers to get mad at you, because the stopping power of this car is amazing!
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05-06-16, 08:35 AM
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Mixed feelings on bedding in. No instructions came with the pads with regards to doing anything different. Rotors were deglazed with rough sandpaper and had no initial issues. Also just got rid of the snapshot nanny device which raised my insurance rates anytime i slowed down faster than coasting to a stop.
Is it possible to drive like an a-hole now to bed them in without taking everything apart? Dont really look forward to re-doing everything again.
Is it possible to drive like an a-hole now to bed them in without taking everything apart? Dont really look forward to re-doing everything again.
05-06-16, 10:12 PM
#101
You take the pads out to dinner, then a movie, then....
Really, it involves finding a deserted stretch of road, then doing 10 hard stops from 50+ down to 10MPH, then driving without using the brakes for a while to let them cool off. Here is the procedure:
http://www.powerstop.com/brake-pad-break-in-procedure/
Really, it involves finding a deserted stretch of road, then doing 10 hard stops from 50+ down to 10MPH, then driving without using the brakes for a while to let them cool off. Here is the procedure:
http://www.powerstop.com/brake-pad-break-in-procedure/
05-12-16, 08:55 AM
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05-12-16, 09:35 AM
#105
I found that hammering a bit on Brembo brakes every so often helps to keep them squeak-free. If you never use them hard, they glaze up and start squealing. They aren't there to look pretty through the wheel spokes, they are there to provide added stopping performance - so use them hard every once in a while and they will reward you for it. Think of the squealing as a call for attention.