hi all i have a problem with brake sqeal the z does it every time im out in it does any one no how to cure this as its becoming a pain as every time i come to traffic lights or junction they start to sqeal.

Do you have the shims between brake pads/caliper? They make a big difference. Also worth checking if your pads need changing soon...

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wel lthe post said squeal... so I did..like a pig!

Do you have the shims between brake pads/caliper? They make a big difference. Also worth checking if your pads need changing soon...

 

 

 

dont no really ive never had the wheels off il have to take them off and have a look.

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wel lthe post said squeal... so I did..like a pig!

 

 

 

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A smear of copper grease on the back of the pad will help.

If the pads /shims look fine , are the discs ok?

Badly worn discs will squeel when they get hot.

some pads have a metal wear limit strip that rubs against the disk when the pads are low I would guess this is the problem. Z's are renowned for the calipers siezeing and a way to prevent this is to change the pads before they get too low. I recently changed mine at only half way down .......works out cheaper in the long run.

Calipers don't come cheap.

Ady

cheers guys il have to take wheels off and have a look should have done it before i put up post never mind i no what to look for now.

Is it not the scratch plate on the brake pad indicating the pads are low?

Is it not the scratch plate on the brake pad indicating the pads are low?

 

 

 

dont no really il have to take a look does the z not have a warning light to alert when the pads need changed.

Phil hi

 

the warning light for the pads is in the brake fluid resoirvoir and works on fluid level compared to pad wear. But if someone has topped up the fluid then the pads will be worn out before the light comes on. If that makes sense.

 

ps see you at the meet on the 29th

 

regards Kevin

hi kev kinda understood a little bit lol im going to after have a look at them sometimes its ok but once it starts to squel it doesnt stop, yes see you on the 29th seems like its gonna be a good turn out cheers again.