Brakes Brake Squeal

Miggins · 31st August 2006, 22:44

Anybody suffering excessive brake squeal? Usually when only applying the brakes lightly (yes it is braked hard at times). dont really want to take the pads out to scuff them every few weeks to stop the squeal.

Any other solutions????

TTDegs · 31st August 2006, 22:56

not happening here, sorry!

WoolyCiv · 31st August 2006, 23:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miggins

Anybody suffering excessive brake squeal? Usually when only applying the brakes lightly (yes it is braked hard at times). dont really want to take the pads out to scuff them every few weeks to stop the squeal.

Any other solutions????

Could be one of Pottsy's dwarfs

http://www.civinfo.com/forum/post6556.html#6556

Miggins · 1st September 2006, 08:51

Should I stamp on the pedal harder?

allan40alt · 1st September 2006, 09:01

It could just be slight rusting as all metal discs are prone to this. Harder pressure would 'clean' them, but you could have a small stone lodged in a pad. Check the discs for any scoring.

elfa7 · 1st September 2006, 09:28

Could be a build up of brake dust

thiswilldo · 1st September 2006, 14:43

Never had any brake noises at all from mine either...

Miggins · 2nd September 2006, 23:30

Usally get this due to heavy braking and the pads ending up with a 'sheen' on them due to the high temperatures. Only way to resolve it is to remove the pads and scuff them up with a piece of emery paper.

Permanent solution is a higher performance pad designed for higher temperatures but as its for road use a pad with a broad temp range is required. (Ferodo DS2000???)

I have cracked OEM road pads before due to high temperatures

Martin · 3rd September 2006, 19:06

Have had previous model civics in with squeal, and its usually brake dust build up. If you find that the noise goes when the brakes are applied in a harsh manner, its dust. The only solution is to clean the brakes up, or live with.

Apparently due to new materials in brake pads not being asbestos, and having finer particles, but dont quote me. Ta

Miggins · 4th September 2006, 07:59

Thanks Martin - if it continues I'll pull them out and have a look - really annoying on a light brake when puling up at lights, but I'm not aware of it when I get home!

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Miggins Enthusiastic Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 25th August 2006 Location: The Twilight Zone Posts: 537 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Usally get this due to heavy braking and the pads ending up with a 'sheen' on them due to the high temperatures. Only way to resolve it is to remove the pads and scuff them up with a piece of emery paper. Permanent solution is a higher performance pad designed for higher temperatures but as its for road use a pad with a broad temp range is required. (Ferodo DS2000???) I have cracked OEM road pads before due to high temperatures

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Martin Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 18th August 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 226 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Have had previous model civics in with squeal, and its usually brake dust build up. If you find that the noise goes when the brakes are applied in a harsh manner, its dust. The only solution is to clean the brakes up, or live with. Apparently due to new materials in brake pads not being asbestos, and having finer particles, but dont quote me. Ta

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Miggins Enthusiastic Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 25th August 2006 Location: The Twilight Zone Posts: 537 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Thanks Martin - if it continues I'll pull them out and have a look - really annoying on a light brake when puling up at lights, but I'm not aware of it when I get home!