Noisy Brakes?

[leech_]

When i was getting my clutch replaced i got them to also have a look at the brakes as at low speed braking they squeel like a bitch. I am running DBA 4000 and Racebrakes DB74 i think. Anyways long story short i was told my pads, rotors and over brake systems is in great condition however he said that the pads are just such a hard compound that pretty much no matter what i do they will squeel. Alternative is to get softer pads.

[cowie165]

Same combination as leech.

I've found the same thing as FAT32. I fitted the pads and rotors myself and bed them as per Racebrakes instructions. Used CRC Anti-Squeal paste on the shims. Not a sound for about 2,000km and now I have the low-speed/moderate braking noise. After applying the anchors quite hard going around bends the noise subsides for the next week or two. Could the RB74s glaze the disc and need strong braking to remove the glaze? Just a thought.

[Pal]

dont know how true it is but i heard that there is a special grease that needs to be put on the shim. the noise comes from between the shim and pad, not the pad and rotor. could be the problem

[Abo Bob]

I found out that some previous owner of my car had removed the rear shims so I bought some from Nissan which cost me about $60 as a kit. I put them in as per the instructions and my squealing has gone.

[leech_]

cowie i thought that too but when i got my brakes inspected they didnt seem to indicate that it was the cause eg glazing. The more so put it down to the hard pads... however in saying that what Pal has said was also mentioned to me by another guy who just popped up on the forum he said that putting a bit of grease between the shims might also help so i will probably give that a try in the next week or two as its getting really bad...

[siddr20]

hahah hmm i got some project mu mads on the fronts, and they only make a noise, when i reverse out of my driveway.. thats the only time it makes a noise.. IM guessin coz its probably high temp reatted pads.. SO takes time for it to heat up..

but most of the jap brand pads makes noises..

[hanyou]

mine were squeaking wen it felt liek it lol which was 3/4 of the time whether it was hot or cold LOL.. i took the pads out.. used wd40 and cleaned the back of the brake pads & also the metal sheets behind it (sorry dunno wat it called) and put sum of that anti squeal and it was all gone

[ellie]

Thats how your suposed to do it, every 200m or so (sufficient time to cool a bit) you should be giving your brakes hell until your almost stopped but never stop or there is a very real possibility of heat soak and warping for a fair few emergency stops.