I asked for new discs/pads, but got...

[rasputin]

A moose!

Seriously. I thought the garage was gonna fit new discs and pads in the back a couple of weeks ago, but instead they seem to have fitted a moose to my brakes. I know this because every morning when the moose is cold, the first few times I brake (very gently, wouldn't want to hurt it) it gets a shock and lets out an almighty wail .

What's wrong and how do I fix it? Any vets in the house?


Car is a 1999 Mondeo V6 hatchback

Edited by rasputin on Wednesday 22 August 09:31

[trickywoo]

Might be something as simple as not having put copper grease on the back of the new pads (I'd expect it to be noisey all the time though).

Sometimes over tightening the wheel nuts can warp the disk slightly.

I'd take it back and say you are not happy if it continues past 500 miles.

[Steve_D]

Following what has been said I would contact the garage straight away and tell them there is a problem but you are willing to give it a chance to bed in.
Doing this will remove the possibility they could claim that you caused damage or made the problem worse by continuing to drive it.

Steve

[vdub_badger]

if it was me, i'd take the car back straight away...if oyu've paid for something, you deserve to have it done right?!?!?

[Ricky_M]

I'd say no copper grease has been used and they probably didn't clean all the dust off.

Take it back.

[Davi]

They might have forgotten to put the anti-squeal shims in, or there might be some crud below a disc holding it off true.

[ELAN+2]

or cheapo nasty brake pads