Squeeky Brakes

[mozo55]

My brakes squeek - very loudly on my X5 4.4. I had them checked today and the mechanic said they are in good shape. Any suggestions on how I can eliminate the squeeking?

Thanks in advance.

[stoy4o]

Hey mozo55, did you find a fix to your issue? I have a 2001 X5 3.0L and my brakes are screaming, too every time I slightly press on them.

Tx

[mozo55]

no response yet, they still squeek like crazy

[UCrewX5]

Different pads will do wonders. I recently installed a set of Centric Posi Quiet Ceramic pads (BMW X5 Products - StopTech big brake kits, pads, tires) and have been very pleased with the lack of any brake squeal, no brake dust, and excellent stopping power.

[Patrick-Irish]

How about trying some copper grease behind the pads ?

[Jordo]

^ what he said. It's the metal back of the pad shifting against the caliper. Not the pad material against the rotor.

[Nik]

I am bout to change my brake pads do squeal and stopping vibrations. Also I am changing my Rotors, Cuz I dont know when they were last changed. Was thinking Brembo Rotors from Ecstunning, but I came across this
PERFORMANCE DRILLED & SLOTTED BRAKE ROTORS
I am aiming against Premium dimple drilled and slotted once. Also I have to choose brake pads. I will install both of those, front and rear.
Can anyone reccomend?

[JCL]

It is actually started by the pad material against the rotor. The noise is then transmitted via metal-to-metal contact between the back of the pad, and the caliper.

If the pads are glazed, replace them. Check the rotor surface finish to make sure it is in good condition.

Then ensure that there is high temperature grease on the ears of the pads, where they are located in the caliper.

I've had good luck with Axxis Deluxe pads. I find the OE pads to be the quietest, though. I just can't stand the dust from them.

[UCrewX5]

Originally Posted by JCL

I've had good luck with Axxis Deluxe pads. I find the OE pads to be the quietest, though. I just can't stand the dust from them.

I also have had great luck with Axxis Deluxe pads, but I was told that they are no longer available.

[JCL]

Could be, Zeckhausen is only showing one version of the Axxis pads in stock, and not the Axxis Deluxe that I preferred.

Axxis was just a US marketing name used over the past few years. The pads are made in Australia by PBR/Repco, and were distributed under the Axxis name in the US. I had used the PBR Deluxe for years before buying my first set of Axxis. I would look for PBR as well as for Axxis; several vendors are advertising them.