Brake pad squeal - age?
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Hi.
1987 928 S4 Auto Euro.
My brakes have developed a squeal when I brake gently. (no noise on harder braking)
Last changed in 2017 but only done 20,000km and still have 8mm-10mm of pad.
Is this an age thing or something else?
Anything to check before I replace all pads?
Many thanks,
Robert.
1987 928 S4 Auto Euro.
My brakes have developed a squeal when I brake gently. (no noise on harder braking)
Last changed in 2017 but only done 20,000km and still have 8mm-10mm of pad.
Is this an age thing or something else?
Anything to check before I replace all pads?
Many thanks,
Robert.
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I'm new to ownership, 86.5, 57k miles, my front brakes with original rotors ( some small grooves in one , pads were in thick good condition) did not squeak but did pulsate at minimal braking, did not when I was hard on the pedal. Just replaced the rotors and pads, amazing difference in pedal feel and stopping, hope this helps.
Last edited by Babado; 07-27-2024 at 12:50 PM.
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Hi.
1987 928 S4 Auto Euro.
My brakes have developed a squeal when I brake gently. (no noise on harder braking)
Last changed in 2017 but only done 20,000km and still have 8mm-10mm of pad.
Is this an age thing or something else?
Anything to check before I replace all pads?
Many thanks,
Robert.
1987 928 S4 Auto Euro.
My brakes have developed a squeal when I brake gently. (no noise on harder braking)
Last changed in 2017 but only done 20,000km and still have 8mm-10mm of pad.
Is this an age thing or something else?
Anything to check before I replace all pads?
Many thanks,
Robert.
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Brake squel with lighter pedal pressure comes from the pad oscillating against the caliper pistons. I stick my pistons to the backside of the pads with the anti-squeal paste when doing brake jobs instead of just coating the pad, and it works great to keep them silent for the life of the pad.