Quieting brake pads, an unusual approach
Hi,
When I replaced by pads and rotors the other weekend, I had aof a time getting the calipers off the rotor, which did have a substantial lip. I had to push the pistons in while on the car, to get enough clearance.
Once off, I realized why - the pads had been glued to the caliper and the piston with silicone adhesive! Granted, the brakes never squealed but isn't this a bit extreme?
Perhaps this is a common technique; anyone else use it?
Regards,
Adnan
Super Moderator
Most of the antisqueal compounds when dry are just like silicone adhesive, they come
They usually come in a blue or an orangish color... Are you sure it wasn't the antisqueal compound?
Originally Posted by Adnan
Hi,
When I replaced by pads and rotors the other weekend, I had a
Once off, I realized why - the pads had been glued to the caliper and the piston with silicone adhesive! Granted, the brakes never squealed but isn't this a bit extreme?
Perhaps this is a common technique; anyone else use it?
Regards,
Adnan
It was orange, so you're probably right (as usual)! (nt)
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Super Moderator
If it looked like this color then thats what it is....
Grand Master
I love that stuff...of course Martin has no clue how to use it.
Doesn't matter what pads he installs, they still squeal....
Jeff
Bellevue WA
90 535iM - not much stock remains. 3.7 liters, ported head, cammed, 3.73 diffy, M5 brakes, MAFed, yadda yadda yadda
86 Porsche 951 - Track Toy
Super Moderator
You did tell him not to put it on the side that goes against the rotor?
Doesn't matter what pads he installs, they still squeal....
Jeff
Grand Master
I think he's still trying to figure out which side of ...
..of the pad he should put next to the rotor.
Bellevue WA
90 535iM - not much stock remains. 3.7 liters, ported head, cammed, 3.73 diffy, M5 brakes, MAFed, yadda yadda yadda
86 Porsche 951 - Track Toy
The best (and cleanest) anto squeal compund to use are "shims". Aluminium/rubber compound in a sheet that you cu tto fit where the pad meets the caliper. Adhesive on 1 side to fits in place. Pick them up form you brake expert/shop.
Cheers,
Trevor (Sydney)
E46
00' 323iA (70,000 kms)
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