jinooi
Well-Known Member
hi folks
have noticed that there have been posts regarding brake squeal from quite a few forummers (especially amongst the noobs). [note that the usage of noob here is not in any way derogatory whatsoever.]
have added my reply to the thread but i thought i'd start a new thread, sharing what i've learnt...
brake squeal has nothing to do with the brake pads or the grooves on your rotors, or rims. :hmmidont: there's nothing wrong, so don't go and change anything despite what anyone says, unless your rotors / pads are worn, in which case the indicator light will show.
the squealing is caused by glazing of the contact patch between the rotors and the pads. this is because of insufficient bedding in. most of the time in the city driving we do, the pads do not heat up enough to 'bed-in'.
all you need to do is to bed them in. more can be found in StopTech : Balanced Brake Upgrades
the irony is that most people think that not braking hard will help to conserve and prolong the lifespan of the brakes. yes, it may prolong the lifespan of the pads, but your rotors will wear out faster, and rotors cost more than pads.
and not to mention, you will also get the irritating squealing sound...
and your brakes will not be operating at their optimum...
[i also do not have any vested interest in stoptech - i don't use their brakes and i'm not promoting their BBK. but their white paper is so far the most concise and enlightening document on the issue of brake bedding-in.]
hope i've managed to clear up a few doubts, and saved you some money in the process :woottt:
have noticed that there have been posts regarding brake squeal from quite a few forummers (especially amongst the noobs). [note that the usage of noob here is not in any way derogatory whatsoever.]
have added my reply to the thread but i thought i'd start a new thread, sharing what i've learnt...
brake squeal has nothing to do with the brake pads or the grooves on your rotors, or rims. :hmmidont: there's nothing wrong, so don't go and change anything despite what anyone says, unless your rotors / pads are worn, in which case the indicator light will show.
the squealing is caused by glazing of the contact patch between the rotors and the pads. this is because of insufficient bedding in. most of the time in the city driving we do, the pads do not heat up enough to 'bed-in'.
all you need to do is to bed them in. more can be found in StopTech : Balanced Brake Upgrades
the irony is that most people think that not braking hard will help to conserve and prolong the lifespan of the brakes. yes, it may prolong the lifespan of the pads, but your rotors will wear out faster, and rotors cost more than pads.
and not to mention, you will also get the irritating squealing sound...
and your brakes will not be operating at their optimum...
[i also do not have any vested interest in stoptech - i don't use their brakes and i'm not promoting their BBK. but their white paper is so far the most concise and enlightening document on the issue of brake bedding-in.]
hope i've managed to clear up a few doubts, and saved you some money in the process :woottt:
