D dan88 New member Joined Apr 18, 2006 Messages 19 Points 7 Jun 6, 2006 #1 My brakes have started to squeak when I come to a stop. What can I do about it? New brake pads? Cheers dan
My brakes have started to squeak when I come to a stop. What can I do about it? New brake pads? Cheers dan
Si Work Hard Play Hard Joined Sep 18, 2004 Messages 943 Points 153 Location Farnborough Jun 6, 2006 #2 Check pads to see if there is anything left for a start. You'll only have to remove the wheel and you can check thickness. Personally even if they're fine, I'd still remove the pads, apply some copperslip to the back of them and refit.
Check pads to see if there is anything left for a start. You'll only have to remove the wheel and you can check thickness. Personally even if they're fine, I'd still remove the pads, apply some copperslip to the back of them and refit.
x Alex x Patron member Parked in the garage Joined May 31, 2006 Messages 8,586 Points 1,770 Location Newcastle Jun 6, 2006 #3 just get new pads it will stop the squeak, did for me and pads dont cost much!
Si Work Hard Play Hard Joined Sep 18, 2004 Messages 943 Points 153 Location Farnborough Jun 6, 2006 #4 Alex-R said: just get new pads it will stop the squeak, did for me and pads dont cost much! Click to expand... True, shop4parts aren't too badly priced for geninue parts.
Alex-R said: just get new pads it will stop the squeak, did for me and pads dont cost much! Click to expand... True, shop4parts aren't too badly priced for geninue parts.
x Alex x Patron member Parked in the garage Joined May 31, 2006 Messages 8,586 Points 1,770 Location Newcastle Jun 6, 2006 #5 yeh, theyre v good
OP OP D dan88 New member Joined Apr 18, 2006 Messages 19 Points 7 Jun 8, 2006 #6 yes but I wouldn't have a clue where to start with the fitting.
Si Work Hard Play Hard Joined Sep 18, 2004 Messages 943 Points 153 Location Farnborough Jun 8, 2006 #7 Pickup a Haynes manual, pretty easy to follow instructions. However if your not confident, get a local small garage to do the work. Avoid Fiat Stealers as they will charge stupid labour rates.
Pickup a Haynes manual, pretty easy to follow instructions. However if your not confident, get a local small garage to do the work. Avoid Fiat Stealers as they will charge stupid labour rates.