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[Matts 850 GLT]

Hi

I just got done replacing my front and rear rotors and pads. The brakes have been so smooth and clean since, and I have put 500 miles on them.

Today I noticed a small screech come from the rear brakes. It is not there when I brake, but when I let off the pedal.

I used the cut-out shims but possibly something has got disloged or I did something wrong.

Any ideas??
Matt

[Mesoam]

it makes an audible noise when you let off the pedal? if that is the case i would check for a hanging caliper

did you use silicone grease or some sort of brake quiet on the back of the pads?

[Matts 850 GLT]

Hi

Thanks, what is a hanging caliper?

I used copper grease on the back of the pads and shims.
Matt

[Mesoam]

copper grease? what do tell is that?

a hanging caliper is when the piston starts to hang up instead of retract, when you replaced the pads did you take the caliper off and check out the piston & clean it up w/ a wire brush?

[Matts 850 GLT]

Hi Travis

Copper grease aka anti-sieze compound.

The rear drivers side caliper had siezed, I guess because the brake pads had worn more on one side.

I got the piston to move freely and replaced the rubber seal.

Oddly today the brakes didn't make any sound at all so I am thinking there was a small stone or something.
Matt