Re: SQUEEEEAAAALING Pagid Pads... HELP!!!!

["Graydon D. Stuckey" <graydon@apollo.gmi.edu>]

On Sun, 14 Sep 1997, Dupree, Robert A. wrote:

> So after burning through my pads at Waterford Hills, and then replacing   
> them with Pagids (Orange-front / Yellow-rear) I am experiencing a NASTY   
> squealing problem.  I suppose I should have expected it, but I am   
> wondering if there is anyway to diminish, or optimally get rid of the   
> noise that is causing my ears to bleed...

If you didn't do it when installing, you might try it now - place a 
generous layer of anti-squeal compound between the pad backing plate and 
the piston (the caliper on the outer pad.)  It often works on regular 
pads.   You might want to make sure the stuff sets up nicely before 
placing any force on the brake pedal to maek sure the pad is bonded to 
the caliper/piston.   Further, this may not work on those expensive 
exotic pads anyway, but it's worth a try.

Later,
Graydon D. Stuckey 
'89 Thunderbird SuperCoupe
'86 Audi 5000 CS Quattro
'86 Mazda RX7 GXL 2+2
'85 Mazda RX7 GS