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Squeaky calipers?

Discussion in 'Stop, Drop & Roll' started by donkeyman, Dec 31, 2004.

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    donkeyman New Member

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    Squeaky calipers?

    I have some question for whomever can answer it...

    For about a month now, my brakes have been squeaking whenever i release the brake pedal. sounds like the caliper bolts dont have enought grease on them or something. When i first noticed it, i took the brakes off and regreased the caliper bolts and they slide like a dream but theres still that squeak whenever i RELEASE the brake pedal. I have 3 month old Axxis pads on the front with lots of pad left. What COULD be the problem?

    Also, the rears squeak. I have cleaned and adjusted them, and done just about everything. Should I get the drums turned/resurfaced? There are still like half the shoes left on the rears. They are from the factory. I have sanded some of the shoe down to get to some new surface on the shoe, but it still squeaks.

    Anyone?
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    ok- the rears are known to squeek horribly when the have a lack of high temp grease at the 4 or 5 friction points where the pads rub against the back of the drum..a haynes manual will show you exactly wehre the grease needs to be applied- unfortunately, getting to them can be a pain b/c you may have to remove the pads and all the shit that comes with it..., but i found a trick- i used a tooth pick- with some grease on the end- you could also use a tiny brush to stick in those points as well...after i did this- quiet as can be..
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    anyone know about the fronts???
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    Usually when you release the brake pedal and it squeaks it means the pads are worn out but that can't be if they're only 3 months old, I'm stumped.
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    mine squeels not out of break pad squeel just dirt. Arizona = dirt state :p
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    i know what ur talking about. but i only get it on the rear passenger side. its when u release and a lil chirp comes out. i only get it on that one though. hit me up if u ever find a solution.
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    dumb question... Is the pedal squeaking or is it the actual brakes.

    My pedal has been squeaking now and then when I release it. I'm not too concerned though, the brakes work fine.
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    could it possibly have something to do with a slight adherence of the pads to the rotors upon release of the pedal? like a delayed pressure release causing it to squeal? im just making this shit up btw...
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    i think i may need to turn the front rotors. or get some power slot rotors.
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    I just ordered some power slots. I'll do a little review once i get the rotors and pads broken in.
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    it may be not enough lubrication. possibly a problem with the piston getting stuck too.

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