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Richard A

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Brake Squeak !!
« on: 19 May 2010, 19:43:12 »

Front disc's started making a very loud 'squeaking' sound, stripped them down to find that one of the f/o/s pads was missing the 'anti-squeal' spring, no idea where it's gone but the 'wear sensor' is also broken, pads are only 1/4 worn, does anyone have a 'spring' going spare, please ?
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Re: Brake Squeak !!
« Reply #1 on: 19 May 2010, 19:53:25 »

the springs are attatched to the pads themselves so they will all need replacing , both sides !
 And they are there to hold the pads in position while re-fitting
Use plenty of copper ease on the back of the pads/pistons and that should silence your squealing  :y
As for the sensors try to rewire if you want them, but pads are cheaper without.
there is a way of removing them and poking the wire back to the solenoid under the wheel arch to stop the "check brake pads" warning coming up on the dash  :yWill look into that one  :y
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Re: Brake Squeak !!
« Reply #2 on: 19 May 2010, 20:11:03 »

Thanks, but the 'springs' can be removed, just wondered if anyone was changing there 'brake pads' and could send an old one !.
Regarding the 'wear sensor' £7.00 from Vauxhall.
The pads are still in very good condition, 1/4 worn, I tend to replace 'discs & pads', £90 trade club
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Re: Brake Squeak !!
« Reply #3 on: 19 May 2010, 22:20:23 »

had those down as anti rattle springs to keep the pads still with the brakes off? would they stop a squeel when present? .......

........or get new "spring thing" from dealers when you pick up a wear sensor? maybe?

breaker might pop in though...
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