 Squealing like a pig, Need advise on BMW 320i brake pads |
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| Carlitos Way |
 Jun 27 2005, 01:00 PM
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I did it MY WAY  Group: Members Posts: 1,337 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Simi Valley, CA Member No.: 2,757 Region Association: Southern California  |
I'm tired of hearing my 320i brakes squealing. Kinda embarrassing to squeal so bad every time you come up to a stop light. So, I've decided to replace them. Looking for recommendations for street driving, and some "fun" canyon driving on occasion.
I could also use some suggestions on breaking them in, so I don't end up in the same situation a few weeks from now. As always, thanks for your input in advance. Carlos |
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| SLITS |
Jun 27 2005, 01:03 PM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None  |
Pads should come with "anti-squeal" shims or you can go to the FLAPS and get the blue goo anti squeal stuff (spray on back of pads).......
Whew.....for a moment I thought you got to close to Howie (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) |
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| Carlitos Way |
Jun 27 2005, 01:20 PM
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I did it MY WAY Group: Members Posts: 1,337 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Simi Valley, CA Member No.: 2,757 Region Association: Southern California |
Don't you know? Howard is Jewish. He doesn't do pork... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/spank.gif)
Oh... hi Howard!!!! |
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| rick 918-S |
Jun 27 2005, 01:29 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,462 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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I've always run Pagid pads. Here's a link. I used them with my Bmw 2002 calipers on the Alien.Bedding in pads
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| VegasRacer |
Jun 27 2005, 03:22 PM
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ELVIRA Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,509 Joined: 27-March 03 From: Between Scylla and Charybdis Member No.: 481 Region Association: None
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Wow. Rick used a live link in his post. I've never seen him do that before. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) Did you have your son / wife help or have you learned some new computer skills? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) |
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| Carlitos Way |
Jun 27 2005, 08:27 PM
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I did it MY WAY Group: Members Posts: 1,337 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Simi Valley, CA Member No.: 2,757 Region Association: Southern California |
Rick,
Thanks for the link. Do you have a recommendation on where to get Pagid pads? Thanks, Carlos |
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| Qarl |
Jun 27 2005, 08:50 PM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None |
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| campbellcj |
Jun 27 2005, 10:34 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,545 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California
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FWIW I've gotten Pagids from Paragon Products several times. Shipping is very quick and Jason is one of the 914 Good Guys.
http://www.paragon-products.com/Visit_our_...Store_s/248.htm I've never had the Pagids squeal or squeek thus far. I think it is mainly a matter of having everything in the braking system in good order (i.e., new or as-new) and bedding the pads correctly, which is a specific and somewhat hairy procedure to the first-timer...but important to do correctly otherwise you may as well write-off your new pads and possibly your rotors and tires as well, since you might trash 'em at your next track outing. Cheers, |
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| rick 918-S |
Jun 27 2005, 10:40 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,462 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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Funny John.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif) Who say's you can't teach an old pig new tricks... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) Oh ya that's dog... I was distracted by Qarl's post (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif) Here's another live link to a pad source. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/bootyshake.gif) I like them. I actually had some brake dust to clean off the wheels after the Willow Springs event. That was cool! They work better with a little heat in them. Bavarian Auto Sport |
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| Carlitos Way |
Jun 28 2005, 08:06 PM
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I did it MY WAY Group: Members Posts: 1,337 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Simi Valley, CA Member No.: 2,757 Region Association: Southern California |
How'd you do that? I love the pig squeal every time I come back here.
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| Kargeek |
Jun 28 2005, 11:53 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 555 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 430 |
I've done many a brake jobs on BMW's...Pagids pads are good- an OEM replacement but, they produce a lot of brake dust. Look at all of the BMW's on the road with black dusty wheels. I use Mintex - street in the I believe, red box. To keep them from squealing...clean the caliper well with brake cleaner and yes, some pads now come with anti squeal pads but I use a small amount of moly grease on the backside of the pad. Squealing is caused by pad vibration in the caliper so, also make sure your rotors are in in good shape. BMW rotors are cheap, check out www.bma.com. Dave H
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