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Rotex brake pad update #3 (with Brake Quiet).

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Old 11-03-1998, 06:52 PM
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mywheels
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Default Rotex brake pad update #3 (with Brake Quiet).

The pads were working well (see my previous posts for detailed info). The only problem was that I had terrible brake squeal once the brakes warmed up. I didn't use Brake Quiet when I originally installed the pads.<p>Last night I pulled the fronts and cleaned up the backs of the pads and calipers. The instructions on the Brake Quiet said to clean with Brake Parts Cleaner, I didn't, I used some carb & choke cleaner that I already had since I was too lazy to run back to the store. After spraying the backs of the pads and calipers and re-installing the pads, I gave it one quick safety drive. This morning and evenings drive to and from work I had absolutely no sqeaks or squeals! Not even a little peep. I washed the wheels last night so I will be able to tell with certainty in the next two to three days how well these pads address the dust problem.
Old 11-03-1998, 08:35 PM
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Default Re: Rotex brake pad update #3 (with Brake Quiet).

I take out pads, use a rough then smooth sandpaper to smoothen surface then sand a chamfer to all four corners about 3mm. Guaranteed no noise for 9 months at least. Don't use cleaner.<br>
Old 11-04-1998, 11:21 AM
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SteveW
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Default Re: Rotex brake pad update #3 (with Brake Quiet).

Odds are the squeel is coming from the pad with the prongs. Be sure to spread them equally so it fits tight in the brake piston. You should also make sure the break quiet sets up before reinstalling the pads. The old stuff left over from the original pads locked up the new pad on the outside but the pronged pad is a bit of a bitch to get tight. Good luck..
Old 11-04-1998, 03:51 PM
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Default are the other pads (rofren, etc) such a pain to get right?

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