Squealng brakes

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blueST

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216 months

Saturday 6th September 2014
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Never had this problem before and I've done brakes more times than I care to remember. Anyway, new pads and discs on my Wife's A-Class, all Pagid stuff. Copper grease on the backs of all the pads. As soon as they get warm they squeal really loudly, it's embarrassing. All I can think to do is pull all the pads out and re grease. Any other suggestions?

blueST

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4,394 posts

216 months

Saturday 6th September 2014
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I've used Pagid a few times before with no probs, but not for a few years. Squeaky brakes sort of suit an Evo in a competition car chic kind of way. On an A Class however, the pads being quiet is almost a higher priority than their ability to stop the car!

blueST

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4,394 posts

216 months

Sunday 7th September 2014
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They are definitely the bog standard OEM type pads, I doubt you could even get a performance pad a 2008 A150, it barely has enough power to move under it's own steam!

blueST

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4,394 posts

216 months

Monday 8th September 2014
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Everything's new. Discs and pads. 4 Pagid discs. Front Pagid pads and rear ATE pads. New shims too. I don't want to spend £45 on set of Merc pads if it's something I've over looked. If that's the only option then I'll put my hand in my pocket.

My Dad suggested taking it for a burn and giving the brakes a good hammering might help...