Brakes squeaking again

Have you tried a couple of crash stops from high speed? I've found that this usually makes any squeaking go away promptly. (Not that it happens often on my car )

Nick325xiT said:

Have you tried a couple of crash stops from high speed?

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high speed ? how fast for example ?

Alex Baumann said:

high speed ? how fast for example ?

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30-45mph to ZERO threshold braking works well for me.

Also, try applying anti-seize compound to the back of your pads. The reason why brakes squeal is the backing material vibrating against the caliper. I've put on some BRAKE SILENCER, it's like an epoxy compound that dries and stiffens like glue. It works VERY WELL and now all I hear is the inherent sound from the pad rubbing against the cross drilled holes on my rotors.

Dave 330i said:

How about 200km/h on the autobahn?:thumb:

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Yeah baby, I was waiting for a post like this to convince me.

OK, first test tomorrow :thumb:

I have found, strangely, that after braking very hard from high speed before a turn, my brakes squeak for several hours. It happens about 50% of the time.:dunno: I had my pads replaced by BMW once for squeaking prior to this phenomenon. The dealship claimed that there was a recall for the new pads they had just installed at 20K miles. Then the new set squeaked, apparently because they tightened down the e-brake too much. So hard to find good test drive help these days...

I'm browsing other boards. I've found out that as Hack said, applying some kinda paste reduces/gets rid of the squeak. On the other hand, most people (among them were techs too) were saying that improper installed brake pads are to be one of the cause of squeaking.

Yeah, my brakes are squeaking as of the moment too. And as already mentioned, I was told to do some hard brakes to remove the glaze. I'll try some of that this weekend. Cause goodness, the squeaks is irritating. =)

here is how I got mine to stop... I was driving about 50 mph, then some ***** pulled out in front of me, thats one way to get them to stop

Alex Baumann said:

I'm browsing other boards. I've found out that as Hack said, applying some kinda paste reduces/gets rid of the squeak. On the other hand, most people (among them were techs too) were saying that improper installed brake pads are to be one of the cause of squeaking.

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If you've got some left over Zaino try placing it in a non-stick teflon pan and boiling it on an open stove. Then let it cool over night in the fridge next to the eggs and butter.

Next day apply it liberally to all brake parts. Remove any excess and hand buff it to a light glaze. Apply finishing spray and walla, the squeak should be gone.

Alles klar, Herr Kommissar?

If that doesn't work buy some "Get, Squeak!"

Hope this helps!

IndyMike said:

If you've got some left over Zaino try placing it in a non-stick teflon pan and boiling it on an open stove. Then let it cool over night in the fridge next to the eggs and butter.

Next day apply it liberally to all brake parts. Remove any excess and hand buff it to a light glaze. Apply finishing spray and walla, the squeak should be gone.

Alles klar, Herr Kommissar?

If that doesn't work buy some "Get, Squeak!"

Hope this helps!

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LOL! Spending too much time in the kitchen lately ?

Anyway, thanks for the tip. But a question : What's speical about letting it next to the eggs and butter ?

Alex Baumann said:

But a question : What's speical about letting it next to the eggs and butter ?

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Nothing really, other than it's a special containerized section in most refrigerators.

I suppose placing it next to the beer and 'brats is an acceptable alternative. Just be careful when removing it from the fridge.

Mission Accomplished

Went for a quick spin on the Autobahn. And broke the hell out my car, hehe. Not squeaking anymore.

Thanks for the tips. :thumb:

BTW, took some brake paste. I'll put it later.