v8kid
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| posted on 29/6/12 at 01:13 PM |
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Squeaky brakes
Just replaced the front brake pads and discs on the tintop (cheap ebay ones) and they squeak sometimes - but not when I use them.
I usually use quality brake parts and this is the first time I have had this problem. Apart from replacing them is there any remedy. I have heard of
using copper grease on the backs of the pads? Seems strange and the pads already have an extra antisqueak shim. Also heard that chamfering the pads
works but blessed if I can see how this would affect them when they are squeaking when NOT operating!
Words of wisdom/experience would be much appreciated.
Cheers!
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BenB
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| posted on 29/6/12 at 01:18 PM |
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Copper slip does the job for me.
Concentrate- here's the science bit 
http://www.copper-grease.com/copper-grease-and-brake-pads.html
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v8kid
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| posted on 29/6/12 at 02:45 PM |
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Seems sound I'll try it tonite
Cheers!
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britishtrident
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| posted on 29/6/12 at 03:21 PM |
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Squeaking when not braking indicates a brake is sticking on to some extent, it could be as simple as the caliper guide pins and pad slots need
cleaned out or it could be a sticking hand brake cable.
First step is to clean the pad slots out and smear with Coppaslip and also clean the caliper guide pins and lubricate with moly or white high
temperature grasee.
Check the caliper pistons move freely and the master cylinder reservoir is not over filled.
Note don't use WD40 near any rubber parts and also note Coppaslip is an anti-seize compound it is not very effective as a lubricant
grease.
Remember and clean the pad and disc surface with coarse grade abrasive paper for example 80 grade production paper.
[Edited on 29/6/12 by britishtrident]
[I] “ What use our work, Bennet, if we cannot care for those we love? .”
― From BBC TV/Amazon's Ripper Street.
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v8kid
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| posted on 29/6/12 at 06:23 PM |
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Ta BT that sounds reasonable.
I was concerned about using copperslip so close to the friction surface in case it melts but I guess if it has been done before my fears are
groundless.
Cheers!
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