Fitting anti-squeal kit to front calipers on BT7?

[fishyboy]

Hi all,
I recently replaced the front calipers on my BT7 (https://www.britishcarforum.com/bcf/showthread.php?106036-BT7-brales-poor-stopping-power-any-advice). I've "bedded" these in using the described technique but now they have to started to squeal when breaking from low speeds. There were no anti squeal shims on the vehicle. I believe that originally no such items were fitted.

I intend to retro-fit a anti squeal shim kit (from AH Spares) to the BT7 (www.https://www.ahead4healeys.co.uk/KIT---ANTI-SQUEAL---INC--PINS---CLIPS-id1178.aspx ) and am looking for advice on how to fit.

I believe the shims are inserted following the direction of the arrow. Should I use any brake grease on the back of the pads or shims?
Would it be best to chamfer the pads? if so where?

Thanks for any advice.

Phil

 

[LarryK]

There is tubes of anti-squeal lube to put on back of pads on cup side. Or you can get the adhesive stick on pads, that are cut to fit.

 

[Jerry]

The tube stuff works well. My car used to squeal a lot, no more!

 

[CraigC]

The arrow points in the direction of rotor rotation.

If the tube provided is a grease-type product, use that. It is applied between the shim and the back of pad. If anyone ever needs an appropriate lubricant for this application, it can be acquired at a Toyota dealership in small single use packets. Sorry, I don't have the part number but can get it tomorrow.

The "stick-on" type shims seem to be less effective in the long run.

 

[bob hughes]

I have used copper grease over the last 10 years and find it very effective, I put a little on the piston side and a bit more against the pads - no problems so far.
I find that it dries out a bit ( or takes in the brake dust) and becomes very sticky but still works.



Bob

 

[Keoke]

If the tube provided is a grease-type product,

Order you some Coppa Slip apply in the same manner. Works ah Treat.

 

[fishyboy]

Thanks for the replies.
Ill let you all know how I get on.
Phil

 

[steveg]

Painting the backs of the pads with a sticky layer or applying a layer of duct tape also works.