brake squeaks

[randomwalk101]

I've replaced my stock rotor with PowerSlot rotor and new pads. I performed appropriate break in period. However, just recently (after about 2K miles) my brake starts to squeak if I brake mildly. It doesn't squeak with hard braking. I haven't done any crazy braking so I doubt the rotors are warped or anything. What's the problem? Is this squeaking is nature to slotted rotors?

[Holden]

Did you smear the anti-squeel goop between the brake pad and the metal retaining clip?

Greg

[Import Tuner]

Did you apply any type of non-hardening lubricant to the area that the pads contact the calipers?...

What happens if they are installed dry, is the pad will move up and down slightly in the caliper mount during light braking, and cause a vibration that is transmitted as a squeal...

The area I'm refering to is where the caliper piston and the outside legs of the caliper contact the insulation shims on the pads themselfs...

[randomwalk101]

Awww shoot! I did apply those anti-squeak stuffs on the brake shim ( that little metal plate between the caliper and the pad). But I literally used a plier and yanked those shims out because it slided out of place and rubbed against my new rotors. I guess that is where the squeaks come from....so what do I do now? Buy replacement shims? Where? I don't think Pepboys/autozone etc carry them.

[This message has been edited by randomwalk101 (edited December 29, 2000).]

[Import Tuner]

If you use aftermarket pads, they come with shitty shims...

If you use OE pads, the shims have small tabs that locate them on the pad securely...

You may need to purchase another set of OE pads to get the shims, but if you keep the OE shims when the pads wear out, you can usually put the OE shims on any aftermarket pads, and they won't slip down and rub on the rotor...

[sirg]

I didn't get that shim from my aftermarket brake pads *DAMN IT*. I just used the OE shims on the aftermarket pads.

[SteveW]

Some of the aftermarket pads dont need shims, I didnt need them when I installed my KVR if I rememebr correct, but I did need them for my Porterfield R4's.

Mine squeal all the time, it is due to the compound as well. I gooped everything up to try and stop squeal but it is still around.

Steve