rjfoster03
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Not totally experienced with working on cars, I am replacing the front pads on a 66' Sprite.
I purchased new pads, attempted to put them on, but found the pads would not fit due to not have enough clearance (I did compress the cylinders as much as I could). I had contemplated on having the rotors turned anyways, so I went ahead and had them turned.
I cleaned the turned rotors prior to putting them back on. Everything fit in perfectly as it should. No looseness anywhere, bearings are new, etc... I am using semi-metallic pads that are anti-squeal, but added some anti-squeal "lubricant" where it should be added.
So, the brakes work very well, but boy do the let out a SQUEAL!
Any helpful hints on how to get rid of the horrible noise? I have read that squeal is from vibration, but with everything as it is set up, I should not have that much vibration.
Would it be best to try an anti-squeal strip set between the pads and the piston?
Should I replace the rotors and then buy new pads as well?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
I purchased new pads, attempted to put them on, but found the pads would not fit due to not have enough clearance (I did compress the cylinders as much as I could). I had contemplated on having the rotors turned anyways, so I went ahead and had them turned.
I cleaned the turned rotors prior to putting them back on. Everything fit in perfectly as it should. No looseness anywhere, bearings are new, etc... I am using semi-metallic pads that are anti-squeal, but added some anti-squeal "lubricant" where it should be added.
So, the brakes work very well, but boy do the let out a SQUEAL!
Any helpful hints on how to get rid of the horrible noise? I have read that squeal is from vibration, but with everything as it is set up, I should not have that much vibration.
Would it be best to try an anti-squeal strip set between the pads and the piston?
Should I replace the rotors and then buy new pads as well?
Any help is greatly appreciated.