Anto Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Just changed my rear brakes for a brand new full UK set up (discs, calipers and OEM Toyota pads) and am getting a lot of squealing from them. Am I right in thinking that there ares some optional anti-squeal shims I can add or is there another trick? Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Put a good amount of copper Grease on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Are you sure its not from the hand brake shoes ? my car was uk spec and i didn't use the shim plates that you can buy from Toyota and never suffered any noise off them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Put a good amount of copper Grease on? Just the lightest of smears is enough on the back face of the pad, the sides at each end of the pad and the two pins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anto Posted April 26, 2014 Author Share Posted April 26, 2014 Pretty sure it's not the handbrake shoes (they were also replaced with new OEM Toyota) so I guess I'll try the copper grease first.... Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassan Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Im getting the same problem with the same setup. But mines only happens when im reversing and brake. Strange Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 It might still be the handbrake if it's not adjusted correctly; disc needs to be able to spin freely when handbrake is off. Also, make sure fluid is topped up properly otherwise you won't get enough braking pressure. Here endeth the lesson on how to suck eggs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anto Posted April 26, 2014 Author Share Posted April 26, 2014 It might still be the handbrake if it's not adjusted correctly; disc needs to be able to spin freely when handbrake is off. Also, make sure fluid is topped up properly otherwise you won't get enough braking pressure. Here endeth the lesson on how to suck eggs! I think the handbrake is correctly adjusted (certainly works fine...) but I will double check again though..! Fluid is filled up OK. I'm always open to learning better ways to suck eggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Just thought, when are you getting the squealing? Under hard braking, lightly touching the pedal or just when driving without applying the brakes? How long have they had to bed in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anto Posted April 27, 2014 Author Share Posted April 27, 2014 Just thought, when are you getting the squealing? Under hard braking, lightly touching the pedal or just when driving without applying the brakes? How long have they had to bed in? It only happens at low speeds when just coming to a stop. Manoeuvring around a car park for example. Nothing when driving normally without braking. They've been on for about a week but I've not done too many miles yet. Will be another couple of weeks before I have chance to go at them so maybe they'll bed in and stop by themselves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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