Squeaky brakes.

Dave the builder · Oct 7, 2020

Hi guys I have a 2012 l322 vogue. Bought june 2019 no squeak.
Went in for full service brakes recommend, since then garage has replaced pads 3 times and still squeaky. Garage said its common fault. So took it to tyre exhaust and brake place...their top man tried twice and no good so he ended up making cardboard shimmies covered in copper grease , lasted 1 day and now it worse that ever...any ideas tips solutions much appreciated. Dave

kermit_rr · Oct 7, 2020

assume there was no unusual noise before the pads were changed? are the discs in a decent condition?
I would try bedding in the new pads - clean the discs and pads with emery paper then brake cleaner. do 3 -4 progressively harder stops from 60-10 mph somewhere quiet and safe, then drive a few minutes more to let your brakes cool down

edit: make sure the calipers and pistons arent sticking first!

J_D · Oct 7, 2020

It seems common on other cars when brakes are always gently applied. I think as above they need a bit more pressure occasionally

v8250 · Oct 7, 2020

Dave the builder said:
...their top man tried twice and no good so he ended up making cardboard shimmies covered in copper grease , lasted 1 day and now it worse that ever...any ideas tips solutions much appreciated. Dave

Suggest you don't use this garage again. Brake are easy but need to be kept clean. Personally, I'd remove the pads, clean the life of of calipers to remove brake dust build up, deglaze discs and give everything a clean using brake cleaner spray. Re-grease the caliper seals, then clean backs of pads and use ONLY ceramic brake pad paste...NOT copperslip. Of course, the calipers need to be fitted/installed correctly in the first place, especially if floating types...pay attention to slider screws and anti-squeal shims if fitted.

kermit_rr · Oct 7, 2020

Deglazing is key, discs and pads

Interceptorxj · Oct 8, 2020

https://www.johncraddockltd.co.uk/d...pad-shims-set-of-4-mintex-front-and-rear.html

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