Ceramic brake squeal ...

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by M100C, Aug 15, 2009.

  1. M100C

    M100C Guest

    Hi all,
    I have an '00 Cirrus and '05 Grand Caravan; both at 90K mi. The
    original front and rear brake pads on both vehicles were getting thin,
    so I elected to change them in May '09. I bought and installed high-
    quality Wagner rotors and ceramic pads. The original pads were worn
    evenly on all four corners of both cars. Installation was
    straightforward, but I've developed a problem.

    While I applied brake grease on the backing plate contact areas during
    installation, the front brakes on the '05 GC squeal at low speed/light
    pedal pressure ... like idling through a fast food drive-thru. The
    rotors look good, the pads are fine, but something is squeaking.
    Again, this is dependent on speed and pedal pressure. Seems as though
    the pad simply squeals when clamped against the rotor under light
    pressure, but it is annoying as hell. Because I can rule out most of
    the issues I'd think to look at, I'm stuck in my thinking.

    Thanks for your suggestions in advance,
    Chris
     
    M100C, Aug 15, 2009
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