hey all,
replaced my rear brake pads 3 days ago...but there is still a loud screaching noise every time i hit the brakes...any ideas? The pads were from the dealer...should i lubricate them or what? The noise is really bothersome haha

(04 s430 4matic)

Thanks in advance,
Will

 

Did you do the front? squealing happens more frequently in the front than the rear... BUt if they dealer did the job, then the dealer should manage the squealing issue.. Thats what you paid for right?

 

na, im a mechanic, so i just did it quickly the other day, with the parts from MB you know? i will do the fronts either tomorrow or thursday though, cause i have em...thanks for the inputt!

 

Apparently the paste that's applied to the pad backing is required to keep things quiet. It dampens the high-frequency vibrations. An SA once told me the brake paste is the most important part of the job from his perspective. Did you use it?

 

thanks man...that must be it cause this noise is really killing me...i knew i should have used it cause the guy who i was with kind of made reference to it...but i didnt really pay attention...im gonna apply it probably tomorrow...thanks!