Help: Squeaky Hawk Brake Pads
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Help: Squeaky Hawk Brake Pads
Okay so I installed the Hawk Brake Pads about a month ago. The thing is it still squeaks when it gets hot and it's only the front right side. I have done the bedding procedure. I have also bled the brakes. Any body got some ideas? I heard that I can put some anti-squeaking paste on, but anybody know where the certain points are?
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What Hawk pads are you talking about? HPS? HP+? DTC-70?
Any of these pads are typically going to squeak and squeal - even the HPS street pads. Hawk describes them as "virtually noise-free", which means they aren't noise-free. Make sure you put the shims back on, and in the proper orientation. The stock pads have some silicone backing on them that prevent that vibration that produces the squeal. You could try some CRC Disc Brake Quiet, available at NAPA.
I run HP+ pads and just live with the squealing. I haven't tried the CRC Brake Quiet yet, but will when I swap in new pads this spring for the upcoming track season.
Any of these pads are typically going to squeak and squeal - even the HPS street pads. Hawk describes them as "virtually noise-free", which means they aren't noise-free. Make sure you put the shims back on, and in the proper orientation. The stock pads have some silicone backing on them that prevent that vibration that produces the squeal. You could try some CRC Disc Brake Quiet, available at NAPA.
I run HP+ pads and just live with the squealing. I haven't tried the CRC Brake Quiet yet, but will when I swap in new pads this spring for the upcoming track season.
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Here's another option you can consider if it's really that bothersome... anti-squeal brake shims.
I haven't heard any reviews of them, so I can't say they are guaranteed to work as intended.
I haven't heard any reviews of them, so I can't say they are guaranteed to work as intended.