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    Front brakes squealing after Zacks BB upgrade

    I installed the upgrade months ago and have been loving it. Unfortunately I started getting a high pitched squeal when I press the brake pedal. I pulled them off, greased everything, and sprayed the pads with disc quiet (back of pads). Still having the issue. Today I replaced the rear pads and greased everything. Still having a squeal. So, finally I walked next to the car while my wife pressed the brake and it is definitely coming from the front.

    I used rotors from eBay (same as Jerry's)
    I used "quiet ceramic" pads from Advanced Auto
    I painted them with a brush.

    What am I missing?

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    Replace the pads I知 sure they have free replacement, just because they say quite doesn稚 mean they are any good.

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    I️ have the same issue, I知 on My 3rd set of pads. Squeals as soon as I知 almost stopped. Starting to live it.


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    Quote Originally Posted by 03Merc View Post
    I️ have the same issue, I知 on My 3rd set of pads. Squeals as soon as I知 almost stopped. Starting to live it
    Did you try a different brand or type of pad? Mine has done this almost from the beginning of the install. I hate driving the car because it annoys me so bad.

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    Front brakes squealing after Zacks BB upgrade

    Yes. Sent the first ones sent in for warranty, they squeaked again. I️ ordered new Ceramic痴, cleaned the rotors, greased everything, triple checked it all, still squeak.


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    What kind of rotors do you have installed?

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    The Wagner pads Jerry specs work great and the price is right

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    Front brakes squealing after Zacks BB upgrade

    Quote Originally Posted by Davco View Post
    What kind of rotors do you have installed?


    PowerStop, drilled and slotted.


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    Try a new caliper(s). (?) They're cheap as dirt.

    Oh yeah...upgraded. Hmmm...

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    Did you lube the stainless hardware at both ends and the top? It's common for people to install the stainless hardware that fits in the caliper upside down.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Comin' in Hot View Post
    Did you lube the stainless hardware at both ends and the top? It's common for people to install the stainless hardware that fits in the caliper upside down.
    I sprayed all the hardware with the disc quiet stuff. I don't think I installed it upside down....but I will pull it apart and try again. I'll actually use lube instead of the red spray.
    Btw, it happens worse once it gets hot.

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    I used the synthetic lube on my wifes Honda and my Mazda and it stays put which is nice.
    The standard lube seems to disappear after a short time.

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    wagner mx731 off amazon and no squeaking on mine

    i'd swap out pads- just my .02
    Those were the days.........

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    Mine would squeak also till I switched to Wagner Thermo Quiet Cermaic Brakes on the Big Brake Upgrade.

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    I'm sick of fighting with it. I've got the Wagner pads on order and I'll lube everything nicely.

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