Can we talk brake pads?

[Crazy_Sean]

Yes yes, I'm sure it's been covered before..... But I wanted some opinions relating to my circumstances.

About 8 months ago I picked up my first ever Aston Martin - DB9 - in Titanium Silver. Oh, it's a 2008.

When I purchased the car I negotiated new discs and pads all around. A month later the car was delivered. I was surprised by the feel of the brake pedal I have an M3 and the brakes are sharp and responsive and I don't get that feel from the Aston. At first I thought it was because the pads were new. after 2,000 Kilometres I think that they're suitably worn in.

My local mechanic suggested that the brake pad material might not be genuine and said that a change of pad might be the way to go..... Might also stop the god awful squeaking!! Next week he will pull the pads out and apply some copper grease to the back of the pads, which he says, might stop the squeaking.

What are your thoughts on brake pads? any experiences like mine? What pads will result in a brake performance more like an M3?

[Crazy_Sean]

Thanks Graeme,

Yeah dust is an issue, but the lesser of my issues. I'd rather get rid of the squeak and get some bite - a good bite gives me more confidence.

How do you find the brakes between your Aston and your Audi?

[Crazy_Sean]

Perhaps I didn't bed them in correctly.

Do you think that if I had the pads taken out and have the stop squeak applied they would then stop squealing at me?

[Crazy_Sean]

Hi Mansfield,

Actually I'm in Australia. I have spoken to Rich in the past and bought a couple of things from him. Once he is up and running again I think I'll get some pads from him and swap them over.

[Crazy_Sean]

Graze,

That is an accurate way of putting it. Won't put you through the windscreen. The M3 brakes so hard that it hurts. I guess it's just a different brake feel.

I'm in Canberra. North of the wall in Gunghalin.

[Crazy_Sean]

yeah I don't have the bed in procedure - which is likely part of the squealing problem...

Can you flick it to me?