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> RTV on Brakes, Stop the sqealing.
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post Sep 18 2005, 06:45 PM
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My car developed a loud squeal after I pulled the front pads off of the left side. When I pulled them I noticed that the pads were basically glued to the pistons with RTV.

Is it a common practice to do that???
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post Sep 19 2005, 10:01 AM
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QUOTE (campbellcj @ Sep 18 2005, 07:23 PM)
RTV - I hadn't heard of that one, but I guess some guys will use it for anything (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif)

I typically just rub a thin coat of high-temp anti-seize on the pad backplate. Have tried other miracle compounds, stick-on gizmos etc. but they are basically worthless IME.

Dampening is what helps reduce pad squeal. Though there are a number of good products out there, I've used red RTV for years. It dampers very well. Those plastic shims provide a similar effect, thought they seem to not stay in place very well.

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Headrage   RTV on Brakes   Sep 18 2005, 06:45 PM
DonTraver   I've used this liquid/goopy stuff on the back ...   Sep 18 2005, 06:52 PM
Headrage   Thanks Don... I'll try the grease after I pul...   Sep 18 2005, 07:31 PM
Brando   Remember that tube of orange stuff I handed you at...   Sep 18 2005, 07:34 PM
Sammy   In the olden days when I wuz yer age, we used elme...   Sep 18 2005, 08:27 PM
Aaron Cox     Sep 18 2005, 08:49 PM
Headrage     Sep 18 2005, 09:18 PM
campbellcj   RTV - I hadn't heard of that one, but I guess ...   Sep 18 2005, 09:23 PM
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