just did my brakes, and they're already giving me problems..
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just did my brakes, and they're already giving me problems..
ive never done the brakes on my truck till the other day. did them tons of times on the grand prix and never had this problem.. well only did the front pads, dont even want to deal with drums lol.
anyways, about 2 days into having the new pads, the truck still stops great, but they squeek like a ****! so loud! i dont understand why. they're duralast gold pads. anything i can do to get rid of the squeeking?
anyways, about 2 days into having the new pads, the truck still stops great, but they squeek like a ****! so loud! i dont understand why. they're duralast gold pads. anything i can do to get rid of the squeeking?
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Umm, no offense but the problem is the pads. Basicaly when buying like a duralast or a bendix pad all your buying is the waranty. My family own's an auto parts store and no matter what quality no name pad we sell they all give us problems. Try finding a Wagner pad or something higher quality. Not many buy them anymore because there higher priced, but when you buy like a wagner pad your paying for a quality pad, not a waranty like your paying for with a duralast pad.
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Hawk Performance HB472Y-650 - Hawk Performance LTS Brake Pads
they do...
might get some of these. they never did me wrong on the grand prix...
they do...
might get some of these. they never did me wrong on the grand prix...
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Brakes Products for Ford Ranger Super Cab 4wd XLT 2007
not sure which i want though.
LT's or performance ceramics? they're a dollar difference in price, which do you guys think would perform better?
and i'd rather buy from tire rack. summit wouldnt ship till the 26th... screw that.
not sure which i want though.
LT's or performance ceramics? they're a dollar difference in price, which do you guys think would perform better?
and i'd rather buy from tire rack. summit wouldnt ship till the 26th... screw that.
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i would, but i should have done them right in the first place. now that i think back about it, the duralasts always gave me problems. thats the reason i started putting the hawks on my grand prix in the first place.
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Did you have the rotors turned? If not, they're probably glazed over. Also, were they grooved at all from the previous pads?
That's where I think the problem lies. Try taking a wire wheel or something slightly abrasive to the rotor and see what happens.
As far as pads, Wagner Thermoquiets are the best pads I've run so far. I've had cheap semi-metallics, expensive ceramics, and now these.
That's where I think the problem lies. Try taking a wire wheel or something slightly abrasive to the rotor and see what happens.
As far as pads, Wagner Thermoquiets are the best pads I've run so far. I've had cheap semi-metallics, expensive ceramics, and now these.
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OEM Brake pads are made of softer material unless they've been upgraded when purchasing the vehicle brand new. Most expensive pads are made of harder material and squeaks when rotors are hot. If you haven't already done so, have the rotors turned, or purchase the rotors and pads (as a set), while at it, replace or service the wheel bearings as well.
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Also, did you clean the stainless steel shims that the pads rides on? What about under them? Rust can build up in that area and cause squeaking as well.
Were the caliper guide pins greased? They should be with caliper grease. Just pull on the rubber boot when the caliper bolts onto and the guide pins will slide right out.
Were the caliper guide pins greased? They should be with caliper grease. Just pull on the rubber boot when the caliper bolts onto and the guide pins will slide right out.
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