Brake pads

[marklcfc]

I’ve had squeaky brakes for the past 6 months, recently had both back brakes and rotors replaced which I thought would help as they were very worn and the noise squeak hasn’t reduced at all. Another garage I asked suggested it’s likely the quality of the brake pads so I’m wondering what’s a good set I should have in future. I’ll put up with it for now until I need to replace again

 

[Legojon]

Is it definately the back that's squeaking? Usually some paste on the shim plate or caliper pins sorts that. I've got Brembo pads on at the moment and they don't squeak at all. Previously I've had Pagid and Ferodo.

 

[marklcfc]

Is it definately the back that's squeaking? Usually some paste on the shim plate or caliper pins sorts that. I've got Brembo pads on at the moment and they don't squeak at all. Previously I've had Pagid and Ferodo.

Probably the front as they’ve not been changed unless it’s something else related to it, I don’t know anything myself

 

[SuperV8]

Do some braking with someone witnessing/listening to the braking from the footpath - to see if they can confirm if its front or rear? Sometime easier outside the car to narrow down where the sound is coming from.

As for what to get - I would generally recommend the genuine OEM pads - I can often find them for similar price to some of the overpriced aftermarket brands.
For aftermarket pads, I would be looking for the brands who actually make the friction - as apposed to brands who make the brake system - brake system manufactures don't make the pads for their calipers, friction manufactures make the pads.

 

[Mr Pig]

It's very unusual for the pads themselves to be the cause of a squeal. It's usually an instillation issue. It's also usually the front. Unless the pads were very cheap, then all bets are off.