Squeaing Brakes

[SilverFive]

90 525i (m20)
Just got my front brakes/rotors/sensor changed but squealed all the way home. The shop is closed now and doesn't open up until Monday. What would cause this problem??? The pads/rotors were all OEM.

 

[Big Daddy]

Read this and pay special attention to "bedding in"...Braking Basics

 

[E30m42cab]

they probably didn't put any anti squeek gel on the back of the pads. They vidrate and squeel without a vibration dampening plate between the pad and the caliper, which are sometimes supplied with the pads, or you can buy a tube of gel that should be applied to the back of the pads before installation.

 

[SilverFive]

I think that's exactly the problem. I'll be dropping off the car tonight and find out.

It's pretty pathetic to spend close to $400 on new brakes/rotors and have the whole world thinking you need to have your brakes done!!! UUUGGGH.

 

[E30m42cab]

I definately hear ya.