Why do my brakes squweeeeel?

[2ManyZs]

Motorsport Auto has the hardware kits. New pins, retainers and shims, part number 24-5301 and it's 17.55 for both sides....

[Bambikiller240]

MSA sells them, probably Courtesy Nissan also. As posted earlier by someone, not only can the lack of shims cause this, but the pad material can have an effect on this as well. Some materials seem to be more prone to it than others. I'd try shims before replacing pads though.

[Stryder]

I had the problem too. The machanic that I go to when I get in over my head has a 280Z and he told me to get new pads and baby them for the first 50-100 miles. It worked perfect. That is what I suggest you do.

[Daniel]

I'm serious non-believers. Cloth Duct tape. I've been using it 30 years.No problems. Daniel

[Stryder]

Just so long as you find something that works. Cause nothing sucks more then when you pull up next to some fine ladys:love: and your car, which is sweet, is making a god awful SCREEEEECTT!

[TomoHawk]

Is there a cause of squeel for the rear brakes. I had mine check a while ago, and the guy says they were good (perfect drums, rotors, good pads & shoes.

But the right rear squeals. I think he mentioned that a little rust from sitting outside will do it.

thx

[240ZX]

Steve, what Jeff said (chamfer the leading edge of the pads) works....I do it to all my vehicles with disc brakes. I have also used the orange stuff you mentioned and it does not harden. It stay pretty much like it is when you apply it. Use a thin coat though! The stuff act as a dampening compound....midigates pad vibrations (no squeal). Also, I've heard that if you soak your pads in wine overnight they will not squeal.....just kidding!!! How's the race car doing Steve?

[gundee]

Sometimes this works. It has worked for me in the past. I took the car out on a straight road and made several had stops from about 65 mph. Do not lock them up but just short of that. Soon after the noise went away. If you have not tried that already.