I replaced the front and rear pads on my wife's 99 ML 320 a couple of months ago. I used Mintex pads (from Phil) for both front and rear. There was no noise at first. Now, it has developed a squeal upon moderate braking. I can't tell if it is coming from the front or rear.

1) Any tips to determine if the noise is coming from the front, rear, or both?

I applied anti-squeal brake grease between the pads and caliper everywhere it looked like the two surfaces met.

2) Are there any secrets to where you apply the grease?

I did not have the rotors turned. I did drive it several miles with the intent of bedding the new pads to the old rotor surface. (Made some very gentle stops. Then purposely rode the brakes very lightly for a while. Gradually made some moderate stops. After a few days of normal driving, purposely did some hard stops.)

3) Anything else you can suggest (other than cranking the radio louder)?

TIA

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