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dr_neil
Member Since: 18 Jun 2009
Location: Devon
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| Intermittent brake squealing |
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OK, I've had a search on brakes and found the stuff on th e EPB - but I'm hoping my problem is something simpler
I do a 25 mile commute, mainly cross country. When I get about 15 miles from home after doing lots of windy roads driving with a fair bit of braking I get squealing from the rear brakes when driving through the next town. It goes away on the next 10 mile run on a decent road then comes back once I start driving through the city.
I'm hoping this is something simple as in coincides with the pads heating up. I've not plumbed the depths of Disco3 brake pads yet. Could this be something simple like an anti vibation clip or dust on the pads or am I lookign at something more serious?
thanks
Neil
Last edited by dr_neil on 6th Aug 2009 8:27 pm. Edited 1 time in total
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 27th Jul 2009 10:26 am |
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Gareth
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Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
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Could be a sticking rear caliper.
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| 27th Jul 2009 10:49 am |
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WELWYNLR
Member Since: 22 Jul 2009
Location: Herts
Posts: 20
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I think you may have the orginal pad design on the vehicle, the latest part that was released around 10 weeks ago now has a chamfer, (how the hell do you spell that?) this was put in to ease any sqealing noise. (Also happened on FL1 front pads many years ago.)
Doesn't sound like its anything to worry about just check the pads are not too worn, if they are get the new pad design applied. (LR016808) ...or alternatively get your Genuine bits here!
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| 27th Jul 2009 11:12 am |
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lee157
Member Since: 01 Oct 2008
Location: in the middle
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I had similar happen to me,i also found i was getting more brake dust on one of the rear wheels and it was getting hotter than the rest, i automatically asumed that i had a sticking rear caliper and the dealer said 'That'll be the EPB that needs adjusting  '
On closer inspection (wheels off) i found that one of the rear pads was low (Vertually metal on metal) but the other side was ok.
After a change of pads and discs and a bit of copper grease on the inside internals for the EPB all is ok, i put it down to the calliper being fully extended and not retracting properly.
This was just my experience but i hope it helps.
Lee
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| 27th Jul 2009 3:29 pm |
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MacLeod 313
Member Since: 18 Apr 2008
Location: away
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Yep, low pad wear, change them and it will disappear. I didnt know the pad design had changed, mine were originals, square type and the rear, but changed to the new chamfered type and problem went away.
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| 27th Jul 2009 6:41 pm |
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dr_neil
Member Since: 18 Jun 2009
Location: Devon
Posts: 164
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many thanks for all replies. I'll change the pads and see what happens
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| 27th Jul 2009 7:10 pm |
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dr_neil
Member Since: 18 Jun 2009
Location: Devon
Posts: 164
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rear pads changed without a problem. Of course when the bloke selling me the pads asked if I wanted a sensor cable I should have said yes as the sensor was knackered and it broke on removal.
finally got around to fitting the new one tonight after a week of the annoying check brake pad warning. What numpty designed the sensor cable? stupid idea leading around the back. If it's a regular replacement why not just make it shorter and have the joint accessible? Still....all working now although major cramp in my fingers.
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| 6th Aug 2009 8:23 pm |
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