Hi, I have a issue with my brakes in reverse. I searched for the answer but came up with nothing but if it's been asked sorry.

When I reverse it sqeauks like my old DSMs. I know DSMs had that issue, but Evo's do too?

It doesnt happen when its cold, only when the brakes get warmed up..

Is this normal? Should I bring it back to the dealer?

Another thing i'm experiencing is when my brakes have warmed up, under almost any load of braking my driver side front wheel brakes sqeauk loudly. I think the rotor is warped, all other sides of the brakes are fine except that one side.

I have a 2006 IX GSR w/ 4700miles. I havent beaten the crap out of the car or road raced it. I don't drive slow, but I don't drive that aggressive either.

Thanks for your help guys!

 

It's fine. You probably have uneven brake pad deposit on the rotor. Try some rotor cleaner at your local car parts store. It comes in a spray can.

 

so just get some brake cleaner and spray the rotor?

i've already done that with the wheels off. I just sprayed the rotor though.

 

who cares about squeeking in reverse mine does it to.

 

you need to drive the car so that the pads distribute the rotor cleaner (under braking). it's a temporary fix, short of resurfacing the rotors and getting a better brake pad in the future...

 

do you think changing my pads will fix it? I hate that squeaking noise, i'll put up with it if i'm running race pads. But these are stock pads, screw that!

 

possibly. before you throw out perfectly good pads, I'd swap the pads out (left to right). you'll need to bleed the brakes (so make a brake bleeder, unless you alredy have one). plus inspect your rotor (see if you can see and brake build up) try a hard brissled brush and the brake dust cleaner.

but ultimately, the higher you go in performance, the more squeaking you'll get. performance pads have metallic pad composition which allows them to achieve better braking...

 

+1

 

you dont need to bleed the brakes to change the pads, just my 2cents

 

my car also does the same thing, only while reversing. its a once and a while thing. i just said the hell with it, not like they arent working.

 

+2

 

yea ive changed my pads one each of mine more than a few times and havent.

 

okay, but how about when i'm moving forward it squeaks as well..

 

They are supposed to squeak. These are high performance pads and that's why they cost a lot more than just getting generic pads at your local Autozone or Napa. No matter how hard you try, your brake pads will sqeak. It is a fact of owning a high performance vehicle. If you are really that irritated then put some extra lubricant on your shims and all metal parts that touch. That should prevent furthur noise, but it will come back, especially under heavy braking.

 

I don't mind squeaking brakes as long as they are high performance pads. BUT, these pads suck. Rotors and Calipers are great, but the pads totally suck..

Sucky Pads + Squeaking = bad.

High Performance Pads + Squeaking = okay!