Brake noise (squeak) at very low speed

[scchang]

Originally Posted by Elvis 3.0

I went to change my brake pads this past Sunday with my brother as I thought it was time. I had a hunch though the sensor wire didn't trigger the alarm. Anyway, it turns out that the sensor wire ( on the drivers side tire in the front) was not even attached. However, I looked at the pads and they were not even close to needing a change. Anyway, the upside was that I too was dealing with a low speed wheel squeal that was very noticeable rolling up to stop signs with the windows down. Being prepared to do the aforementioned expected brake job that never happened, I had 'anti-squeal' grease ready to apply to the calipers where they meet the break pad. I did not not even remove either the calipers or the pads and simply used a pinky finger dab of anti squeal at the extreme ends of the caliper (both north and south sides), and on both sides of those areas where the make contact with the pad. That is, the outer caliper where it faces you and where it touches the pad. I made an effort to get a tiny amount between the caliper and pad. Prior to application, I used a wire brush to remove excess rust off rotor, caliper, and anti rattle clip. I used anti-seize grease on the flat surface of the rotor hub and where the lugs enter the hub. The whole process took about 15 minutes per tire. Result- no squeal. Simple.

Hope that helps.

This method worked for me. I used Permatex 20356 Ultra Disc Brake Caliper Lube. Thanks for all the advice in this thread.

[bakersx5]

i replaced my brakes and rotors back in the spring and just a few days ago i heard brake squealing i used padgid (sp?) pads and bedded the brakes per their instructions. i did not use the permatex as was suggested by Jeff. may have to do that now.