Brake squeal

arcturus · May 8th, 2012, 09:05

Brake squeal. What could be the likely cause?

NigeS · May 8th, 2012, 09:53

No anti squeal shims on the back of the brake pads some pads have a thin rubber pad stuck on the back, some don't so use copper grease. Remove pads and smear a small amount of copper grease on the pad back, NOT the friction part.

jetronic63 · May 9th, 2012, 10:05

I have read that non-Volvo pads were more likely to squeal. I replaced my 240 disks a couple of years ago and for some reason, put non Volvo pads in the back and they have squealed ever since. A couple of weeks ago, I was in my local Volvo dealer and was given (yes given!) a set of rear pads and a few other service items. Changed the rear pads at the weekend, smeared the backs with copper grease and no more squealing ! Whether its the pads or the grease, its SO much nicer

crankie · May 9th, 2012, 15:06

i had the same thing when i changed the front pads on my 245 glt,i put a set of pads from euro parts and they squeeled when hot,put another set from halfords in and got the same result,put gen ones in and it was silent, expensive pad change

NigeS · May 9th, 2012, 15:10

It might that gen parts are a better fit or they come already with a thin rubber shim already on the back of the pad, but you can buy the anti squeal shims or just use a bit of copper grease. A more race orientated pad has the potential to squeal more.

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NigeS Senior Member Last Online: May 11th, 2015 17:54 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Denby View Photos By: NigeS	No anti squeal shims on the back of the brake pads some pads have a thin rubber pad stuck on the back, some don't so use copper grease. Remove pads and smear a small amount of copper grease on the pad back, NOT the friction part. __________________ 2003 Volvo V70 D5 2004 Mini Coooper S 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera

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jetronic63 Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:16 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bournemouth View Photos By: jetronic63	I have read that non-Volvo pads were more likely to squeal. I replaced my 240 disks a couple of years ago and for some reason, put non Volvo pads in the back and they have squealed ever since. A couple of weeks ago, I was in my local Volvo dealer and was given (yes given!) a set of rear pads and a few other service items. Changed the rear pads at the weekend, smeared the backs with copper grease and no more squealing ! Whether its the pads or the grease, its SO much nicer __________________ Volvo 360 GL ~ Volvo 244 GLE ~ Volvo 240 GLT ~ Volvo 760 Turbo ~ Volvo 760 GLE ~ Volvo 780 Turbo 16v

May 9th, 2012, 15:10	#5
NigeS Senior Member Last Online: May 11th, 2015 17:54 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Denby View Photos By: NigeS	It might that gen parts are a better fit or they come already with a thin rubber shim already on the back of the pad, but you can buy the anti squeal shims or just use a bit of copper grease. A more race orientated pad has the potential to squeal more. __________________ 2003 Volvo V70 D5 2004 Mini Coooper S 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera

May 9th, 2012, 15:06	#4
crankie Senior Member Last Online: Aug 19th, 2016 16:24 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: manchester	i had the same thing when i changed the front pads on my 245 glt,i put a set of pads from euro parts and they squeeled when hot,put another set from halfords in and got the same result,put gen ones in and it was silent, expensive pad change

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