Yet Another Brake Thread
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Yet Another Brake Thread
All,
My 2003 XKR with Brembo R Package has really noisy (squeaky) brakes.
I don't know what they have in them but I know they are not OEM and are in green condition.
Since I don't really know whats going on I think I am just going to replace all 4 pads and rotors so I get to a known good state. Maybe its a little over kill, but tracking down a squeak with unknown quality pads/rotors may be insanity inducing. The indy I first used when I got this told me they just had noisy pads and I needed OEM. I no longer use that mechanic.
That said, I am in information overload on what I should get and what tools I need here.
On the tool front, the question is what are the caliper connections (t50 Torx?) and do I need a dual piston spreader?
As for rotors, I want quiet and low dust (don't we all). I'd prefer a solid rotor and am open to suggestions.
I am considering the "Premium Replacement Brake Kit with Ceramic Pads" from Brake Rotors Brake Discs Drilled Slotted Rotors At least 1 member recommended these.
I am open to other options (would like avoid eBay stores, though).
After a change will I need to reset anything in the car (ABS lights)? Is this via ODB2 or VCM? Do I need ABS sensors when I change pads/rotors? Anything else I should know?
Thanks!
dsd
My 2003 XKR with Brembo R Package has really noisy (squeaky) brakes.
I don't know what they have in them but I know they are not OEM and are in green condition.
Since I don't really know whats going on I think I am just going to replace all 4 pads and rotors so I get to a known good state. Maybe its a little over kill, but tracking down a squeak with unknown quality pads/rotors may be insanity inducing. The indy I first used when I got this told me they just had noisy pads and I needed OEM. I no longer use that mechanic.
That said, I am in information overload on what I should get and what tools I need here.
On the tool front, the question is what are the caliper connections (t50 Torx?) and do I need a dual piston spreader?
As for rotors, I want quiet and low dust (don't we all). I'd prefer a solid rotor and am open to suggestions.
I am considering the "Premium Replacement Brake Kit with Ceramic Pads" from Brake Rotors Brake Discs Drilled Slotted Rotors At least 1 member recommended these.
I am open to other options (would like avoid eBay stores, though).
After a change will I need to reset anything in the car (ABS lights)? Is this via ODB2 or VCM? Do I need ABS sensors when I change pads/rotors? Anything else I should know?
Thanks!
dsd
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My XKR, also has the Handling package, and Brembos. I had new front and rear pads installed in mid January. Mintex on the rear, Akebono on the front...(AKEBONO CERAMICS RULE-almost zero dust) They resurfaced my drilled rotors at the time, but they are a little thin...I am replacing them next month...
i find when coming to a slow stop, they can squeak. Akebono are ceramic, so I can't imagine they could be 100% silent when grabbing steel...
but if i brake more firmly, they dont make a sound...perhaps it is your braking style? I plan to have the grease added on my next mech visit and see how it goes...as i am a "soft braker" habitually...
I find I have to drive and brake with the XKR differently than my X type Sport. More aggressively, so to speak...and the Xtype has cheap pads and rotors, and are silent...
i find when coming to a slow stop, they can squeak. Akebono are ceramic, so I can't imagine they could be 100% silent when grabbing steel...
but if i brake more firmly, they dont make a sound...perhaps it is your braking style? I plan to have the grease added on my next mech visit and see how it goes...as i am a "soft braker" habitually...
I find I have to drive and brake with the XKR differently than my X type Sport. More aggressively, so to speak...and the Xtype has cheap pads and rotors, and are silent...
Last edited by prettybluefin; 03-24-2017 at 02:09 PM.
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I use a Bendix product that comes in a small squeeze bottle. It's a pink liquid that dries and lessens the vibration of the pad in the caliper. I have ceramic pads as well as new rotors. Remove the pads, apply the coating, drive car. No resetting of anything electrical. The ABS sensors are part of the wheel hub and need nothing to be done to them. Regarding retracting the caliper pistons, I simply insert a large screw driver between the rotor and pad and force the pad in.
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I'm referring to the Premium Ceramic pads from a vendor named "Brake Performance"
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I just finished using "CRC Brake Quiet" to all 4 brakes.
I was slow as it was my first time doing it, but I am very happy with the results. Need more miles, but my brake tests and test drives were noise free.
I recommend this highly!
Thanks to all who encouraged me to try that and not just replace.
-dsd
I was slow as it was my first time doing it, but I am very happy with the results. Need more miles, but my brake tests and test drives were noise free.
I recommend this highly!
Thanks to all who encouraged me to try that and not just replace.
-dsd
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Replacing worn rotors with new is a good call. Rotors are so cheap now it almost doesn't make sense to turn them.