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gotta240 · 10-28-2009, 11:38 PM

DUMB ASS QUESTION, but i've heard different advice, so fuck it......

1. I've always used that blue spray stuff on the back of the pads to prevent squeeking. Seems to work well. ANyone use different/better stuff?

2. Who actually greases the PAD where it slides in the caliper? NOT TALKING ABOUT THE CALIPER SLIDES, but the top and bottom of the pad, just the little part that sits/moves in the caliper? (obviously keeping it off the pads face for the brilliant people who may see this thread later)

Ceepo · 10-29-2009, 12:07 AM

i have never used the spray stuff, but i do grease the pads, seems to help lol....

w0nderbr3ad · 10-29-2009, 12:08 AM

1.I use this red sticky goo material. Works fine for me.
2. No. But if it makes a difference between brake noise I may do it the next time I change out my pads.

sevenstar · 10-29-2009, 12:36 AM

red sticky goo too

yokotavia · 10-29-2009, 12:38 AM

who cares if your brakes make noise. you guys are pussies

man up

TwistAndBurn..Rubber · 10-29-2009, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by yokotavia

who cares if your brakes make noise. you guys are pussies

man up

Amen, mine are squeaking right now. Everytime I stop at a light everyone looks at me like i'm the A-hole. lol

yokotavia · 10-29-2009, 12:47 AM

thats when you KNOW its good.

duffman1278 · 10-29-2009, 12:49 AM

Man up?? Man up to what? An annoying brake squeeking sound? It takes like 30 seconds to apply the goo, why not do it and NOT have them squeak.

btw I use the red stuff too. Seems to work for me.

yokotavia · 10-29-2009, 12:56 AM

ive never used a goo or spray and never had a problem with squeeking brakes.

man up!

usajdm · 10-29-2009, 01:02 AM

Yeah, man up......... my engine makes a loud mannly knocking sound everytime it starts, my brakes squeak like a man and my rear-end makes the most manned up grinding sound ever.
Man up, WTF?
1-CRC red bottle
2-Yes

gotta240 · 10-29-2009, 01:11 AM

Yokotavia and others with loud brakes.... You're retarded. Lol at above post.

zugoi · 10-29-2009, 02:56 AM

if u install your brakes correctly they are not suppose to make noise. Unless they are "hardcore" ceramic brakes. Man up and install correctly.I apply brake quite or brake grease to wherever the brake pad is gunna be in contact with other parts.

duffman1278 · 10-29-2009, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by zugoi

if u install your brakes correctly they are not suppose to make noise. Unless they are "hardcore" ceramic brakes. Man up and install correctly.I apply brake quite or brake grease to wherever the brake pad is gunna be in contact with other parts.

Ceramic pads lower brake noise. Metallic and semi-metallic pads still contain properties which will cause them to still have noise.

s14canyoncity · 10-29-2009, 03:45 AM

running some PBR pad i got from 88rotors with my rotors. works great no noise and didnt use any red or spray. other than break cleaner after install.

But usually use the red stuff on my FJ or any other cars i owned before.

WISH ONE · 10-29-2009, 01:58 PM

molykote

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Ramonesfreak2010 · 10-29-2009, 03:11 PM

projectRDM · 10-29-2009, 03:58 PM

I've never used any shims, grease, spacers or anything else on any of the hundreds of brake jobs I've ever done.

Put the pads in, go. The only ones that made noise were the shitty $15 pads.

FRoSt415 · 10-29-2009, 04:03 PM

1.Blue Disc Brake quite on the back of the pads where it meets the caliper
2. Brake lube on where the pads slide against the caliper
These two methods applied will never make you brakes sqeek if done properley.

*ManoNegra* · 10-29-2009, 04:16 PM

I use grease/lubricant for brakes I got from Napa years ago. Squeak free.

PrecisionZ · 10-29-2009, 04:32 PM

It is a good idea to use grease. I use all purpose bearing grease and it works great for me. As for applying the grease on the side of the pads in a good idea. Not really to eliminate noise but just makes it easier for the pad to slide in and away from the rotor so it doesn't create dragging of the pads.

Shadowhunter · 10-29-2009, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Ramonesfreak2010

+1 On that.

Kaifd3s · 10-31-2009, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Shadowhunter

+1 On that.

+2 I always put it on the back of the pad. I let it get tacky before I put them into caliper.

besTint · 10-31-2009, 10:20 AM

i got the red disc brake quiet aresol canister. +1

sidewaysonmy180 · 10-31-2009, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by projectRDM

I've never used any shims, grease, spacers or anything else on any of the hundreds of brake jobs I've ever done.

Put the pads in, go. The only ones that made noise were the shitty $15 pads.

same here. the only time ive ever heard any squeals. is when there ready to be changed

joeapple8 · 10-31-2009, 12:36 PM

blue spray + dielectric grease

eek · 10-31-2009, 11:35 PM

di-electric grease on brakes? never heard that one.

DoriftoPnoy · 11-01-2009, 03:06 AM

i run no grease whatsover. but they do squeak once in a blue but it's never annoying and its only when its cold.
they only squeak if they're dirty. so.... clean ur breaks!

DJ PoW · 11-01-2009, 04:29 PM

some brakes just have squeaking characteristics, i run hawk hp+ and grease or not, there going to squeak... other than duralast and oem stuff haha

slothonaleash · 11-01-2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ PoW

some brakes just have squeaking characteristics, i run hawk hp+ and grease or not, there going to squeak... other than duralast and oem stuff haha

I run hawk hp+ in the front and I haven't heard a squeak from them ever--I did grease them, though.

Jbma327 · 11-01-2009, 04:39 PM

The only pads that squeaks are those crazy high performance pads or the cheap piece of shit pads. If you go with something like oem Nissan pads, project mu, or ebc your pads shouldn't make any noise. And if you do not want any noise for sure then run some ceramic pad, they are a softer compound which is less harsh on the rotors. If it still makes noise then it might be that you need new rotors or need to get them resurfaced.

rather than putting grease on the brake pad contact points to the calipers, try using some anti-seize. It works much better at withstanding heat. For calipers like 300zx or brembo 4 pods apply a small thin coat of anti-seize on the pins so they pads can float freely.

10-28-2009, 11:38 PM	#1
gotta240 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: so cal Posts: 3,496 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	DUMB ASS brake install question DUMB ASS QUESTION, but i've heard different advice, so fuck it...... 1. I've always used that blue spray stuff on the back of the pads to prevent squeeking. Seems to work well. ANyone use different/better stuff? 2. Who actually greases the PAD where it slides in the caliper? NOT TALKING ABOUT THE CALIPER SLIDES, but the top and bottom of the pad, just the little part that sits/moves in the caliper? (obviously keeping it off the pads face for the brilliant people who may see this thread later)

10-29-2009, 12:07 AM	#2
Ceepo Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 2,007 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: Ceepo Feedback Score: 9 reviews	i have never used the spray stuff, but i do grease the pads, seems to help lol.... __________________ TW: http://zilvia.net/f/cars-sale/390459...d9s-coils.html

10-29-2009, 12:38 AM	#5
yokotavia Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The land of bosos and schoolgirls Posts: 679 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	who cares if your brakes make noise. you guys are pussies man up __________________ Banana boat chronicles

10-29-2009, 12:47 AM	#7
yokotavia Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The land of bosos and schoolgirls Posts: 679 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	thats when you KNOW its good. __________________ Banana boat chronicles

10-29-2009, 12:49 AM	#8
duffman1278 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Covina Age: 37 Posts: 2,844 Trader Rating: (8) Rides Gallery: duffman1278 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Man up?? Man up to what? An annoying brake squeeking sound? It takes like 30 seconds to apply the goo, why not do it and NOT have them squeak. btw I use the red stuff too. Seems to work for me. __________________

10-29-2009, 12:08 AM	#3
w0nderbr3ad Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Vantucky Posts: 1,294 Trader Rating: (50) Feedback Score: 50 reviews	1.I use this red sticky goo material. Works fine for me. 2. No. But if it makes a difference between brake noise I may do it the next time I change out my pads.

10-29-2009, 12:36 AM	#4
sevenstar BANNED Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: japan. california Age: 51 Posts: 156 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	red sticky goo too

10-29-2009, 12:56 AM	#9
yokotavia Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The land of bosos and schoolgirls Posts: 679 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	ive never used a goo or spray and never had a problem with squeeking brakes. man up! __________________ Banana boat chronicles

10-29-2009, 01:02 AM	#10
usajdm Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: east bay ca. Posts: 458 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah, man up......... my engine makes a loud mannly knocking sound everytime it starts, my brakes squeak like a man and my rear-end makes the most manned up grinding sound ever. Man up, WTF? 1-CRC red bottle 2-Yes __________________ What the hell is "BALLER" or "GANGSTER" status, about a 240sx?

10-29-2009, 01:11 AM	#11
gotta240 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: so cal Posts: 3,496 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	Yokotavia and others with loud brakes.... You're retarded. Lol at above post.

10-29-2009, 02:56 AM	#12
zugoi Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bay area Posts: 560 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	if u install your brakes correctly they are not suppose to make noise. Unless they are "hardcore" ceramic brakes. Man up and install correctly.I apply brake quite or brake grease to wherever the brake pad is gunna be in contact with other parts. __________________ Drunk posting FTW!

10-29-2009, 03:45 AM	#14
s14canyoncity Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 1,181 Trader Rating: (50) Feedback Score: 50 reviews	running some PBR pad i got from 88rotors with my rotors. works great no noise and didnt use any red or spray. other than break cleaner after install. But usually use the red stuff on my FJ or any other cars i owned before. __________________ Nissan S14 Navan Zenki

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projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	I've never used any shims, grease, spacers or anything else on any of the hundreds of brake jobs I've ever done. Put the pads in, go. The only ones that made noise were the shitty $15 pads. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

10-29-2009, 04:03 PM	#18
FRoSt415 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: san francisco Age: 37 Posts: 305 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	1.Blue Disc Brake quite on the back of the pads where it meets the caliper 2. Brake lube on where the pads slide against the caliper These two methods applied will never make you brakes sqeek if done properley.

10-29-2009, 04:16 PM	#19
ManoNegra Guild of Skullduggerous Intent Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Socal Posts: 7,841 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	I use grease/lubricant for brakes I got from Napa years ago. Squeak free.

10-29-2009, 04:32 PM	#20
PrecisionZ Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Woodland Hills, CA Posts: 130 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	It is a good idea to use grease. I use all purpose bearing grease and it works great for me. As for applying the grease on the side of the pads in a good idea. Not really to eliminate noise but just makes it easier for the pad to slide in and away from the rotor so it doesn't create dragging of the pads.

10-31-2009, 10:20 AM	#23
besTint Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stanton, CA Posts: 2,641 Trader Rating: (81) Rides Gallery: besTint Feedback Score: 81 reviews	i got the red disc brake quiet aresol canister. +1 __________________ http://squarespokes.com/

10-31-2009, 12:36 PM	#25
joeapple8 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Bay California Age: 33 Posts: 974 Trader Rating: (32) Feedback Score: 32 reviews	blue spray + dielectric grease

10-31-2009, 11:35 PM	#26
eek Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: California Age: 44 Posts: 1,025 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	di-electric grease on brakes? never heard that one.

11-01-2009, 03:06 AM	#27
DoriftoPnoy Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SoCal 818 Posts: 715 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	i run no grease whatsover. but they do squeak once in a blue but it's never annoying and its only when its cold. they only squeak if they're dirty. so.... clean ur breaks! __________________

11-01-2009, 04:29 PM	#28
DJ PoW Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Age: 35 Posts: 467 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	some brakes just have squeaking characteristics, i run hawk hp+ and grease or not, there going to squeak... other than duralast and oem stuff haha

11-01-2009, 04:39 PM	#30
Jbma327 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SIX-2-SIX Posts: 1,153 Trader Rating: (51) Rides Gallery: Jbma327 Feedback Score: 51 reviews	The only pads that squeaks are those crazy high performance pads or the cheap piece of shit pads. If you go with something like oem Nissan pads, project mu, or ebc your pads shouldn't make any noise. And if you do not want any noise for sure then run some ceramic pad, they are a softer compound which is less harsh on the rotors. If it still makes noise then it might be that you need new rotors or need to get them resurfaced. rather than putting grease on the brake pad contact points to the calipers, try using some anti-seize. It works much better at withstanding heat. For calipers like 300zx or brembo 4 pods apply a small thin coat of anti-seize on the pins so they pads can float freely. __________________ KEEPIN IT REAL!