Anyone have any suggestions for brake noise? I just installed two new front rotors - ATE vented. It was all I could get local on the day I had time for the repair. I put on new brake hoses and factory rebuilt calipers. I put on new ATE pads.

I had been running those Austrailian dustless pads and did not have brake noise. These are very noisy now when I stop. I think these have more metal in the pad. Any suggestions?

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Did you use the silicone based brake squeal prevention stuff on the rear side of the pads ? Worked OK for me. Just new pads not rotors etc. They may calm down after a bit of use in your case.

such as chamfering the edges of the pad.

i have never done any of it. i just change the braking pressure with my foot when they squeal. that often helps a little. but i have changed out perfectly good (from a wear standpoint) pads several times when they were chronically noisy. for a long time i went with factory only pads.

on my sdl, now, i have some ceramics that i got from tire rack. i like them but they had no provisions for wear sensors on them. when tire rack sent me my email satisfaction survey i told them about the lack of wear sensors and never had any response. this is the first time i have ever had a disappointing experience with tire rack.

tom w

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And get yourself some brake pad anti-squeal coating for backside of pads - MB dealers should carry similar product as well - I use CRC Disc Brake Quiet, no noises since application.

BNC

I have heard before too that MB brakes squeal because they don't chamfer their pads. I don't know how true that is however, just something someone in a tire shop told me.

I do know the anti-squeal paste works. But that's not all you should do.
Even dustless pads create debris. They wear down don't they?

You should always use brake cleaner on the calipers.

Danny

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I chamfer my pads with a rasp (use a dust mask) and apply a little brake pad "anti squeal" compound to the back.

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