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Squeaky brakes (FRP)

#1 Brotha_Lynch_Hung

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Posted 22 September 2003 - 02:54 PM

Breaks are squealin when slowing right down,..time to change the pads?

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Posted 22 September 2003 - 02:58 PM

in my experience the only time I've noticed the 'time-to-change-pads' was on old work Audi ... when they got so low it was more a grating sound which signalled the end of pads and new discs as well (metal on metal grinding!!)

The only squeeking i've ever known from brakes when (again on work Audi, after above was sorted) the discs became warped.

Sorry, not much use am I. Someone give 'Brotha_Lynch_Hung' some good news ... :?: :?:

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Posted 22 September 2003 - 03:51 PM

Mine were squeeling on slow down, but as they were only fitted just prior to buying car (both pads and discs) I knew it wasn't wear.

Car went in for minor service, told mechanic about brakes, smothered back plate of pads in what looks like 'copperslip'...

No more squeeling...

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Posted 22 September 2003 - 03:57 PM

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Breaks are squealin when slowing right down,..time to change the pads?

Brotha_Lynch_Hung have an FRP now ?

If so it sounds like you need the brakes cleaned and overhauled, there has been a few treads on the site regarding this subject.

Its a long way for you to travel but Alan at PUMABUILD provides a complete overhaul for the Alcon calipers. Also does a re-painting service on them as well.

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Posted 22 September 2003 - 08:10 PM

My brakes squeal a little too, mostly coming to a stop at slow speeds. This is after having a full caliper service about 2k miles ago so i know they are not worn.

I think it is just a common problem with the FRP brakes, some squeal more than others. I had brake hum b4 my caliper service, now that was bad, so I can easily live with a bit of squealing

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Posted 22 September 2003 - 08:14 PM

since pad change and caliper service (though not at thorough as if I had taken it to Pumabuild I suspect) have squeal but only at very very slow speed, like 1mph.

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Posted 24 September 2003 - 08:40 AM

When did you get your FRP?

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Posted 24 September 2003 - 01:16 PM

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Breaks are squealin when slowing right down,..time to change the pads?

Brakes that sqeal when slowing down or during slow manoevering seems to be the norm.

Brakes that humm when driving along may require a caliper re-build.

It's time to change the pads when they are worn out! :wink:

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#9 Brotha_Lynch_Hung

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Posted 25 September 2003 - 07:01 AM

Well,

Im humming when im driving, and squeeking like a deliverance 'piggy' when slowing down...

..from all that you nice folks have said it sounds like my brakes need an overhaul and maybe a caliper service? With Pbuild and Pspeed being a lil too far for me to get to at the moment, what can i do? Have ford check it out? Or try and find someone local with a good reputation i guess? :|

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Posted 25 September 2003 - 07:14 AM

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Posted 25 September 2003 - 08:29 AM

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He's in Glasgow so either 5 hrs to Pumaspeed or 7 hrs to Pumabuild.

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#12 Brotha_Lynch_Hung

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Posted 25 September 2003 - 09:12 AM

And thats 5 or 7 hours there and back :roll:

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Posted 25 September 2003 - 07:40 PM

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He's in Glasgow so either 5 hrs to Pumaspeed or 7 hrs to Pumabuild.

Jeeeeeez Robert how slow do you drive :?: :wink: :shock:

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Posted 30 September 2003 - 12:30 PM

hi
we did glasgow in about 3 hours last time we dropped off a car...
do not go to ford unless you want an empty wallet and rubbish service!
call tony if you want any technical info on brakes 07967 489262
cheers karen

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Posted 30 September 2003 - 07:35 PM

Just had my squeaky brakes sorted by PumaSpeed. Nice gold pads and no squeaks. This is the first car I've had that stops SCARILY quickly!!! Gotta be worth the drive down from Glasgow- you have a Puma after all

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Posted 30 September 2003 - 08:24 PM

oo how about a running report on the Gold Pads in a month Keith.. do u know if the compound has been changed or anything?

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Posted 30 September 2003 - 08:53 PM

I will have a report on my Pagid setup soon.......in short , they havn't quite settled in as well as i would have liked! :x

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Posted 01 October 2003 - 05:23 PM

Can do. Got some long drives to do over the next couple of weeks so they'll get a good test, though I have to point out that I am not a heavy braker!

As for the compound, I have no idea. That would be a question for Tony.

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Posted 02 October 2003 - 08:15 PM

all pads we supply are now fitted with the specific racing puma anti sqeal shim wheather its the mintex 1144 1155 or the gold type of pads

glad to say have not have any sqeal in the last month but there is allways a first time !!!

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