Brake screeching

jaedub · 05-09-2012, 06:45 PM

I know what you guys are thinking......change your pads! But this is different.

I bought my car brand new and put 16,000 miles on it with original brake pads. However, every time I come to the first stop, the brake screech for a second or two. The screeching only happens the first couple times I break. After that, no sound of screech whether I slam it or lightly press it.

I never abuse or slam my brakes, I conserve and take it easy with the pedals.

This has been happening for a month now and its getting annoying. Im pretty sure I dont have to change my pads after only putting 16,000 miles.....or am I suppose to?

Is there a solution to this noise problem?

m4a1mustang · 05-09-2012, 06:47 PM

Check the pads for wear. If they are ok apply some brake-quiet grease to the back of the pads and re-install.

sig11 · 05-10-2012, 10:51 AM

Since you say it's just the first couple of stops it could simply be rust on the rotors from sitting.

ShinyBlueZ · 05-10-2012, 10:54 AM

Yeah what sig said about the moisture/rust sounds right.. the same thing happens if you wash your car then you don't drive it for a few hours.

Pauly · 05-10-2012, 11:02 AM

if you live near the beach, ill bet its rust like they said

m4a1mustang · 05-10-2012, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sig11

Since you say it's just the first couple of stops it could simply be rust on the rotors from sitting.

ChrisSlicks · 05-10-2012, 11:32 AM

The screech is actually a high frequency vibration from the rotor surface being polished smooth, like running your finger around a wine glass.

I would just lube up the back of the pads and run them through a re-bedding process, should eliminate 90% of the noise.

05-09-2012, 06:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 306	Brake screeching I know what you guys are thinking......change your pads! But this is different. I bought my car brand new and put 16,000 miles on it with original brake pads. However, every time I come to the first stop, the brake screech for a second or two. The screeching only happens the first couple times I break. After that, no sound of screech whether I slam it or lightly press it. I never abuse or slam my brakes, I conserve and take it easy with the pedals. This has been happening for a month now and its getting annoying. Im pretty sure I dont have to change my pads after only putting 16,000 miles.....or am I suppose to? Is there a solution to this noise problem?

05-09-2012, 06:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6964	Check the pads for wear. If they are ok apply some brake-quiet grease to the back of the pads and re-install. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

05-10-2012, 11:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
Pauly Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lafayette, La Posts: 645 Drives: and parks Rep Power: 16	if you live near the beach, ill bet its rust like they said __________________ Gun Metallic 2012 370 Z 7AT

05-10-2012, 11:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 655	The screech is actually a high frequency vibration from the rotor surface being polished smooth, like running your finger around a wine glass. I would just lube up the back of the pads and run them through a re-bedding process, should eliminate 90% of the noise. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

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sig11 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,294 Drives: 09 370Z Red Sport-MT Rep Power: 19	Since you say it's just the first couple of stops it could simply be rust on the rotors from sitting.

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