sunman Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 I just changed out the rear pads on my 97 Es. It took me 30 minutes both sides. very easy to do. No more squeel from brakes now. Whooo HooooO! :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrecat112 Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 what kind of pads did you put on your car? i ended putting brendix brake pads from advanced auto because i didnt want to pay an arm and leg for the lexus parts. now my brakes squeal like a biotch, im still trying to figure out how to dampen the squeaks. i should have gone with oem parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunman Posted August 24, 2004 Author Share Posted August 24, 2004 I bought the oem pads from Lexus for about 75 bucks for the rear set. They don't squeel at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmay217 Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 i got a full set (rear and fronts) for 80 bucks i dont' know brake companys but yea is PBR good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 If they squeel it is probably because you did not apply the clips, shims or anit squeel to the back of the pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dropspace Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 sometimes 3rd party pads either don't come with clips, or come with generic clips that aren't toyota spec. if those clips are even slightly different the pad will be loose in the caliper and you will squeal like crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mburnickas Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 I put OEM pads on front ($35) and OEM on back ($44) and there are nice and quiet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrecat112 Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 is there some kind of spray lubricant or something of some sort to apply to the rotors that will quiet them a little? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amf1932 Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 is there some kind of spray lubricant or something of some sort to apply to the rotors that will quiet them a little? No, but when they put in new pads they should put a little brake pad anti-squeak grease on the shims. You NEVER put any lubricants on the rotors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dropspace Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 there is brake quiet stuff that you spray on the backs of the shoes. also most pads come with shims which accomplish the same thing. you really shouldnt need the spray and the shims both. don't ever spray anyting on the rotors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amf1932 Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 you really shouldnt need the spray and the shims both. Wrong!.....Read on: Brake Squeak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlyaIlya Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 i sprayed the hell out of my brakes/rotors with BRAKE CLEANER, hoping it will stop my squeeking ;) heh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dropspace Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 #3: Apply anti-squeal moly lube or similar to backing plate of the pads - or use an anti-squeal shim between the pad and the piston contact areas. i dunno, it says or... or am i missing something? i've changed a lot of pads and have never needed backing shims and spray at the same time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amf1932 Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 #2: Inspect calipers, caliper sliders, and all other mounting sufaces and metal-to-metal contact areas. (This includes the rotor to hub mounting surface which commonly becomes contaminated by rust and other debris!) Lubricate all metal-to-metal contact areas with moly grease or lube. Lube always helps. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jragosta Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 is there some kind of spray lubricant or something of some sort to apply to the rotors that will quiet them a little? Bad idea. Your brakes work because friction between the pads and rotors is high. Putting anything there to reduce the friction will lessen your stopping power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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