Squeaking Brakes

[biker78]

Morning All!

Just a quickie to see if anyone else on here has squealing brakes when braking softly (ie when in traffic)? I took it into Aberdeen Audi and they've told me that's how it is - something to do with the style of discs as that's what happens on an S3......sounds like they're trying to fob me off to be honest.

Any replies would be appreciated as it all smells a bit fishy!

Cheers,
Chris

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The performance oriented the discs and (mainly) the pads are then they have a higher ceramic content. This is what makes them squeal at low pressure and speeds - they are operating out of their comfort zone.
Some pads are better and worse then others.

However coppaslip on the back of the pads and properly fitted anti-squal clips can help.
Worth going for a spirited drive to get the brakes up to a good working temperature and try again.

[Dave_Hedgehog]

That all do it, mine was doing it with 60 miles on the clock

A small price to pay for the monumental Stopping power

If it really bugs you yellow stuff pads may stop it or they may make it worse

[SteveCuz]

Yep mine do it too.

[biker78]

Cheers gents, that's a great help. Nice to know it's doing what it should be! .........if only the guys in the showroom were as knowledgable!

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can also happen if you're not using the brakes enough - think of it as a warning on pad material build up.
Go for a fun spirited drive and see if the problem goes away.