My original post re squeal from the front wheels was this:
http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/post267288.html#267288

I've removed the February 2014 fitted Brembo pads, cleaned everything out and copper greased twice since then (which alleviates the issue for a while)... but this week the wheelbarrow squeak when driving in a straight line has returned (that squeak goes off as soon as the brakes are applied though). Additionally the brakes intermittently squeal when routinely braking to moderate/ slow stops.

Today I've booked the car in with a trusted mechanic to properly 'service' the front calipers in a couple of weeks and I know he'll do a proper job.

If that doesn't banish these drive me nuts noises, then what... replace the front pads with standard LR?

Additionally, I was today quoted to have the front Brembo calipers (if done whilst off the car) fully cosmetically refurb'd and powder coat finished in whatever flat gloss colour I want, for £40 (they charge £30 for the first caliper and £10 per caliper for each additional caliper thereafter). Not bad!

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I'm liking the sound of £40 to powder coat the calipers!  Got - 2017 SDV8 Autobiography in Loire Blue
Had- 2008 TDV8 Vogue SE in Java black
Had - 2007 S/C in Stornoway Grey

£40 is a bargain. Can you PM me his number

STOP wasting money & time and put OE pads in "as i said months ago!" and it will disappear!!! NON OE PADS DO NOT WORK simple!!!!

what make are OE pads craig? ... - .- -.




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I think they are made by Jurid Stan...

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Been through most brands on customers cars & every time (almost without fail) they come back with complaints of squeaking, so now... I will only fit OE...

question craig , surely brembo pads are matched to brembo discs and 'should' be ok.. ... - .- -.




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Craig

So does the wheel barrow squeak come on when 'free wheeling' with non OE pads Craig (it's that particular recurring symptom that made me think it might be a sticking caliper)?

Apologies, wasn't ignoring your previous advice (you did clearly advise as to what to do), I just got confuddled with the symptoms on ours (wheelbarrow squeak whilst free wheeling) and became fixated on the sticking caliper theory.

@Mikey, PM sent with details of reputable company who say they will powder coat a pair of calipers for £40.



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Stan, Brembo don't make pads... They use third party companies & i think OE ones are made of either much better or more suitable materials than the aftermarket brands...

pld118 wrote:

Craig

So does the wheel barrow squeak come on when 'free wheeling' with non OE pads Craig (it's that particular recurring symptom that made me think it might be a sticking caliper)?

Apologies, wasn't ignoring your previous advice (you did clearly advise as to what to do), I just got confuddled with the symptoms on ours (wheelbarrow squeak whilst free wheeling) and became fixated on the sticking caliper theory.

Yes, wheel barrow squeak is normally the issue as are squealing brakes during use...

Understood Craig, I'll buy a pair of OE front pads, fit them before my caliper 'service' appointment and make an informed decision before the caliper 'service' (though I'll probably have the caliper service done too as the chap doing it is A1, reasonable and it's another piece of preventative maintenance done).

Thanks



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That would be my best advise too sir

Thanks again. I'll post further once things progress.