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Old 11-14-2007, 06:24 PM
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Exactly. Well I got the liquid kind..and it didn't help. I still have very bad squeaking when stopping.
and you are sure the pads havent just worn down to the squeak strip?
 
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Old 11-14-2007, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Patman03SprCrw
and you are sure the pads havent just worn down to the squeak strip?
Yup, cause they're brand new.
 
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Old 11-15-2007, 12:41 AM
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Did you install new pads without turning the old rotors? If so, that's probably why it's squeaking.
 
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Old 11-15-2007, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Larry227
Did you install new pads without turning the old rotors? If so, that's probably why it's squeaking.
Brand new pads and rotors.
 
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Old 11-15-2007, 05:09 PM
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It was worth a shot. Maybe you should try a shim then.
 
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Old 11-15-2007, 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Larry227
It was worth a shot. Maybe you should try a shim then.
Hence the thread title

But I need something to stop the squeaking! I can't take it.
 
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Old 11-16-2007, 01:55 AM
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If it was me I would have already bought a new set of pads.
 
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Old 11-16-2007, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Larry227
If it was me I would have already bought a new set of pads.
eh I'm a senior in high school and money isn't easy to come by, especially with gas going up.

And personally I don't want to waste a good set of pads.
 
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Old 11-16-2007, 07:47 PM
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And personally I don't want to waste a good set of pads.
They don't sound very good to me.
I feel your pain though. Been there done that. Maybe try a junkyard for the shims?
 
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Old 11-16-2007, 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Larry227
They don't sound very good to me.
I feel your pain though. Been there done that. Maybe try a junkyard for the shims?
True, but their good as in they still have a lot of life left. If I can find a shim then they will really be good

yeah I will keep searching for some shims
 
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Old 11-16-2007, 09:04 PM
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I'm actually calling Auto Zone where I got them and gonna call the manufacturer of the brake pads and say they screwed me.
 
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