brake pads
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brake pads
My old pads were getting to be low so it was time for new pads. Looked around and decided to go for the PBR's deluxe. Maybe I should've asked around before I got them. Had them installed about a month ago and they haven't stopped squealing since. I've read about having to "seat" them by driving up to 60mph and braking moderately and repeating etc etc. I have done that. (maybe try it again?) It's been around a month now and it's still squealing right before the car comes to a stop while. If I brake hard it won't squeal, just when I'm barely on the pedal like in a parking lot will it squeal. Anyway to rid the squeal besides changing the pads?
#2
RE: brake pads
I tried after market pads one time on my first Volvo back in the late 80's. Left them on for about 5,000 miles and that was it. Been buying nothing but OEM ever since. Then stop good, don't squeal, but get your wheels dirty and don't last all that long. I can't stand squealing brakes!
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RE: brake pads
Remove the pads and spray the backs of them with some CRC Disc Brake Quiet. I never ever use factory brakes as they are made to a cost factor and are always inferior to aftermarket. PBR's are generally made in Australia and are most excellent although a bit harsh on rotors at times. If you are going to do the rear brakes on your Volvo, it is imperative to install the shims that came off from the "old" pads. Spray the backs of the new pads with CRC. Incidently, I have yet to have a squeal from my after market pads on both fronts and rears of my c70. I changed pads soon after purchasing the vehicle. I want to be able to stop with no fade.........that is something the factory pads would not allow me to do!
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RE: brake pads
No, I have not fitted them. I was looking for alternatives to the stock pads for a car that I am collecting tomorrow. I drove Merecedes for many years and my wife still does. They produce volumes of (apparently corrosive) black dust that coats the wheels within a few miles. In between my last Mercedes and the Volvo, I have been driving a Toyota Sequoia - big vehicle, good brakes, no dust. It seems that the Japanese know something about brake pad formulation that the Europeans have yet to learn so I was looking at alternatives to the stock pads which, I gather, are heavy dust producers.
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RE: brake pads
My last ditch effort has failed. I'm getting different pads. My front disc were actually alittle glazed so had them resurfaced. Still squealing. I'm thinking of getting OEM pads from dealer or something else? If I don't get factory pads I might be looking into getting the cut/angle pads as mentioned by Tech. Anyone with experience with those? I think I've beat this thread to death...
#19
RE: brake pads
This is an update in case it's useful for someone else. I changed the front pads and I still had squealing. The clip/spring for the fronts were a p.i.t.a. Anyway, turns out my squealing were from the rears. It's really hard to tell when driving with your windows down. Helps to have someone outside the car listen. Put on new shims from with plenty lube and it worked. The place I took the car to get the brakes done apparently didn't put enough or ANY lube on the shims! Really can't trust anyone but yourself to do the job. It was just basically details that made the difference.
#20
RE: brake pads
Glad to hear you got it quieted down. I always do my own brakes. That's the one thing I am really comfortable doing. Thanks for coming back and telling what fixed it. That could help somebody else searching for how to stop brake squealing. I wish everybody would follow up on what they did and if it worked.