Hey ladies and gents,

I had a question concerning my stock brakes. At low speeds, when I turn to stop and park or slow down, the brakes would screech. Nothing seriously loud, but loud enough for me to hear it from inside the car.

I was wondering if it's because I need to grease it? Because it seems to brake fine (with no screech) when I break from high to low speeds on the highway. Please help a newbie out!! Thanks!!

 

Grease would probably help. The squeaking is generated by the pad skipping across the rotor surface like a front wheel drive car grabbing for traction. The light brake pressure is enough for it to skip which reverberates harmonically though the caliper and hub into a "squeaking" sound. The grease will help dampen the vibration and should quiet your pads down.

 

And with that, thread is closed!

 

Thanks, I kind of thought that'd help, but I just wanted to get some good second opinion on it and I got the one of the best in the business!!

If it turns out different (which I highly doubt), I'll ask for help again. Again, thanks!!

 

just be sure to keep it on the back of the pads only
I have been running Hawk + (famous for being looud)
which is a very aggressive street pad
with no screeching,
i think due to proper (****) bedding procedures outlined on StopTech's site