Ok, here's the story, my brakes were squeaky so i decide to replace them, er the pads i mean. Now 4 days after i replace them they are squeaky as hell and its driving me crazy! Today i noticed alot of brake dust on my rims. Whats the problem?

 

No problem at all. Sounds like they are working just fine. If you can make a set of brake pads that don't squel or dust then let me know. I can make us both very rich.
You can get low dust brake pads but you can't get pads that won't sqeak. There are several things in the parts store that will help. Just go and ask one of the counter people what to use.

Mike

 

But these whail like a banshee! my old ones never used to squeak before they wore out.

 

I'd try some brake cleaner. They also make this stuff that you rub on the backs of the pads. I've never tried it but i've been told it works. Ask the guy at the counter at your parts store and he can help you out. the sqeak usually comes back even if you get rid of it. If you can't get rid of it then you might need to try another brand of pad. As far as I know there is no sure method to make brakes quit squeking. Just try differnt things untill something works.

Good luck,
Mike

 

Did u put on any anti-squeel gel between the shims/pads and calipers....it worked for my squeeling brakes,,,,,,,,

 

Gosh Dang

 

Guess that means that you did, sorry, i didn't mean to insult your mechanical skills, i was only trying to help..good luck..

 

Did you have your rotors turned before putting on your new brakes? If not, that is likely your problem.

 

Ok, go to your local parts store and pick up a spray can of stop-sqeak or anti-squeak. The stuff is really sticky. All you do is remove your pads, spray the stuff on the back of your pads, let it sit for a little bit and then put your pads back on. Give that a shot and see if it helps.

 

Cheap pads (Like the ones I have on my 7.) are made of a softer material. They can wear smooth to the rotation of the disc. Try breaking hard while in reverse. It's a temporary fix, if none of the other suggested fixes work. It worked on my pads, although I never used Anti-squeal gel, nor turned the discs.

What brand pads did you get? I got Auto-Speciality or something. They come in this Gold box. Next time I'm getting a brand I've heard of.