As part my rebuild I installed new EBS copper sintered brake pads on my G.
After a while they started squeaking, no - more like squealing like pigs!!
Every time I pulled up to a light, I got stares. And when riding with others.... the comments were always forthcoming.
I sanded the rotors to no avail. So I tried a trick I used to employ on my VWs and Volvos.
I removed the calipers and pads, sanded the rotors with 80 grit, and then I grooved the pads. I grooved the pads by putting them in a vice, lengthwise, then using a hacksaw I cut a perpendicular groove leaving aout 1/8" of backing. This creates two +/- 1.25" X 1.25" pads on the metal backing.
I then applied some of that 'special' brakepad grease on the backs of the pads, re-installed them, and re-assembled the calipers.
Haven't heard a squeak or squeal since.
Hope this helps if you're experiencing the same issue.
After a while they started squeaking, no - more like squealing like pigs!!
Every time I pulled up to a light, I got stares. And when riding with others.... the comments were always forthcoming.
I sanded the rotors to no avail. So I tried a trick I used to employ on my VWs and Volvos.
I removed the calipers and pads, sanded the rotors with 80 grit, and then I grooved the pads. I grooved the pads by putting them in a vice, lengthwise, then using a hacksaw I cut a perpendicular groove leaving aout 1/8" of backing. This creates two +/- 1.25" X 1.25" pads on the metal backing.
I then applied some of that 'special' brakepad grease on the backs of the pads, re-installed them, and re-assembled the calipers.
Haven't heard a squeak or squeal since.
Hope this helps if you're experiencing the same issue.
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