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[Brakeman]

15 years eh?


Thanks, I feel better now.
But only now.
I've been changing pads for the last 35 years.
How long does it take to develop mesothelioma?

What do I do about brake squeal?

Well, pad shape and natual frequency is supposed to handle that. But if you're stuck with squealing pads.. well tape lasts a little longer than grease on the abutment clip (NEVER get it on the friction surface!)

The tape goes between the abutment clip and the support. (Bracket) Put a small dab of grease on the pad backplate ends.

In this picture it is the very top surface.


I found this pic on a quick google search. The grease apply to the back of the pad is usually a waste of grease but on rare occasion it helps. When this back of the pad apply helps, the tolerances of the caliper machining are too loose.