Brake Pad Info

[Anker]

Originally Posted by Ciao

No one seems to mention the required use of dampers when changing the brake pads; do we need them? Or is it an option? I understand if you don't change them the brakes will squeal!

When I replaced pads last year a couple of the dampers were stuck in the pistons and broke away from the backing plate, so I decided to do away with the dampers and use brake pad anti-squeal paste instead. Works like a charm. I bought the CRC brand. You smear a layer on the backing plate of the pad and let it dry to a tacky state and then install the pad. Infinitely easier than fighting the dampers.

[Ciao]

Originally Posted by Anker

When I replaced pads last year a couple of the dampers were stuck in the pistons and broke away from the backing plate, so I decided to do away with the dampers and use brake pad anti-squeal paste instead. Works like a charm. I bought the CRC brand. You smear a layer on the backing plate of the pad and let it dry to a tacky state and then install the pad. Infinitely easier than fighting the dampers.

Sounds like a reasonable solutions;