Almost 4000 miles on a FE LC. Just experienced brake squeal in reverse while backing out of my garage. Drove in rain for about 50 miles the night before. No squeal the rest of the drive today. Thought I had dodged the squeal bullet. Nope.
Brakes Squeal
- Thread starter bgeorger
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So wet pads, sensors, first thing morning squeal, change in friction film. Utterly normal. Firm braking half a dozen times at the first opportunity. On most cars, the sensors, if still feeling moisture, close the pads to the rotors to dry and improve safety. Either or, visually you can tell if your rears need more bedding, keeping in mind that a front heavy bias makes it more difficult to bed rears on 98% of cars out there.
Would going in reverse help?
May seem intuitively so, but perhaps not enough speed nor deceleration. But adding a load at the back and braking, the sensor will detect the higher load on the rear axle so more brake pressure would occur at the rear. Because, let’s not forget, the LC designers spec the car for heavy use. So a light LC in an urban setting will have the lowest rear brake engagement force. One two passengers, sandbags etc would tell the load sensor to use more the rear brakes. Alternatively if bedding, as the fronts fade the rears will bite more. but adding a load would be my choice- some weights. Sandbags etc then do firm braking. Rear driving is pointless as the gear and speed will not meet the bedding intent. But a load would.
Thank you for all your insights. I’ve learned so much from reading your posts.
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