Yebbey Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 I just installed some HPS pads and there's a bit of screeching noise under light breaking. Is this normal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-lo Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 I just installed some HPS pads and there's a bit of screeching noise under light breaking. Is this normal? yep, I get the same thing. kinda annoying, but I've gotten used to it. also think about putting some wax on your wheels. I've noticed that the pads put more brake dust out than I'd like on them. makes cleaning the wheels alot easier. 258k miles - Stock engine/minor suspension upgrades/original shocks/rear struts replaced at 222k/4 passenger side wheel bearings/3 clutches/1 radiator/3 turbos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legacy_y_tu Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Hhmmmm...... no screaching here. I can't say I have any more brake dust than stock pads either. <shrug> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 after installation did you follow the proper bed in process per Hawk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D0WNxSH1FT Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 I didnt get any screetching till a few months on them. Now i get it when driving around town, but you can only hear it w/ the windows down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 I didnt get any screetching till a few months on them. Now i get it when driving around town, but you can only hear it w/ the windows down. Try a few hard stops. You could be getting build up on the rotors. Dealer told me to do this when my stock pads started making noise. I jammed the brakes (safely) about 3 or 4 times and 95% of the noise went away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yebbey Posted May 13, 2007 Author Share Posted May 13, 2007 thanks for the responses. I did follow the bed in instructions. It's mostly only noticeable with the windows down, but if I don't have the radio on, I can also hear it.....I just wanted to make sure I wasnt' the only . Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgt Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Yeah, I only get it on really light stops. Any real pressure on the pedal and no noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubiGT Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Yeah, I only get it on really light stops. Any real pressure on the pedal and no noise. Ditto.... Many Shuvs and Zuuls knew what it was to be roasted in the depths of the Slor that day, I can tell you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rougeben83 Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Did you use anti-squeal? Good idea to be generous on the application on the back of the pads whenever you're installing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Yeah, I only get it on really light stops. Any real pressure on the pedal and no noise. that's what I had with OEM pads. just slam them a couple times to get any build up off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D0WNxSH1FT Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Try a few hard stops. You could be getting build up on the rotors. Dealer told me to do this when my stock pads started making noise. I jammed the brakes (safely) about 3 or 4 times and 95% of the noise went away. I'll give it a try. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim1969 Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Yeah, I only get it on really light stops. Any real pressure on the pedal and no noise. me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Im not saying that these pads arent supposed to be noisy, but they are performance pads so quiet braking was not the reaspn to buy these pads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 I think this is really the first post I've seen where theirs been an issue with noise and HPS pads. I'll find out...getting some from TheKingOfParts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D0WNxSH1FT Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Im not saying that these pads arent supposed to be noisy, but they are performance pads so quiet braking was not the reaspn to buy these pads. Hawk HPS = Street pad and according to Hawk are supposed to be very very quiet. Hawk HP+ = True performance pad it squeaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 well actually, my hp+ pads i have on my car dont squeak at all.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D0WNxSH1FT Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 well actually, my hp+ pads i have on my car dont squeak at all.... boooo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhsa Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 my hps make no noise. i reused the stock shims and anti-squeal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chutracheese Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 what is anti-squeal? I have these pads and lines coming tomorrow from King of Parts and are going on on Thursday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rougeben83 Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 what is anti-squeal? I have these pads and lines coming tomorrow from King of Parts and are going on on Thursday. It's like a paste or stuff you spray (it depednd on what you have available) that you put on in between the shim and the brake pad to keep the thing from squealing. It's pretty much standarad op for most brake jobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chutracheese Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 OK, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Now is dust with HPS pads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronemus Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 There's a noticeable red dust, but it washes off easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 There's a noticeable red dust, but it washes off easily. Is it with the HP+ or street ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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