New squealing rear brakes on '90 W-126
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From: Northeast MA
1990 300SE
New squealing rear brakes on '90 W-126
I purchased new rotors and brake pads for the rear of my 1990 300SE. Before the installation I never had a brake squeal problem in the 120,000 I have had my car. I purchased the Rear Brake Discs Made by Balo and PBR Brake Pad Set Metal Master. Now the brake squeal is un bearable and ear piercing.
I applied red Napa anti-squeal grease to all four rear brake pad backings. It stopped the squeal for about 350 miles and now it is back. Is there something I can do to prevent this or do I have to buy new pads?
Any suggestions?
THanks,
Dan
I applied red Napa anti-squeal grease to all four rear brake pad backings. It stopped the squeal for about 350 miles and now it is back. Is there something I can do to prevent this or do I have to buy new pads?
Any suggestions?
THanks,
Dan
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Some techs believe the Balo cross-hatch pattern is superior for the rears - good choice.
I've used all sorts of OEM pads and many were noisy. In the end, I used dealer pads. I realize this may not make sense because at any given time, the dealer pads could be Jurid, Textar, etc.
I've used all sorts of OEM pads and many were noisy. In the end, I used dealer pads. I realize this may not make sense because at any given time, the dealer pads could be Jurid, Textar, etc.
