Stock Brakes Question

vtec to vvel · 02-28-2015, 10:34 PM

I checked the brake pads this morning and they are all brand new (and yes, I checked both the outside and inside brake pads), so I know for a fact that it's not because of the pads are getting low. I tried using CRC Brakleen (which btw, this stuff is awesome!) to see if was maybe debris. Clean brakes, but still with the whistling noise. So I'm thinking perhaps the dealership didn't apply the lubricant on the shims?

1325 · 02-28-2015, 10:48 PM

I think you should upgrade to Centric Posi-Quiet brake pads. Ceramic, and good overall characteristics you'd want in pads especially noise abatement. The semi-metallic components of the stock pads are what's likely causing your squealing until they're heated up. I have no squeal with mine after I upgraded to the sport package Akebono brake system with the Centric pads.

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02-28-2015, 10:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
vtec to vvel A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: 813 Posts: 3,965 Drives: 13 Z Rep Power: 502910	I checked the brake pads this morning and they are all brand new (and yes, I checked both the outside and inside brake pads), so I know for a fact that it's not because of the pads are getting low. I tried using CRC Brakleen (which btw, this stuff is awesome!) to see if was maybe debris. Clean brakes, but still with the whistling noise. So I'm thinking perhaps the dealership didn't apply the lubricant on the shims?

02-28-2015, 10:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
1325 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 287 Drives: 10 370Z BLK 6M Rep Power: 15	I think you should upgrade to Centric Posi-Quiet brake pads. Ceramic, and good overall characteristics you'd want in pads especially noise abatement. The semi-metallic components of the stock pads are what's likely causing your squealing until they're heated up. I have no squeal with mine after I upgraded to the sport package Akebono brake system with the Centric pads.