> I'm really sick of the brake squeal on my 93 Taurus. Seems I'm
> checking them all the time thinking the pads are worn to the rotors,
> but no. When first installed I did put the blue stuff on the outside
> of the pads, but 2K miles later the sound onslaught begins.
>
> I'm using semi-metallic, is this the problem? Should I go with
> carbon? I did a newsgroup search and found this list, and I figure if
> its due to a glazed condition I'd just as soon take the pads back to
> the store and trade them in using the life-time replacement for new
> carbon rather than deglaze them with sandpaper. I don't see any
> rubbing and I think the rotors are OK. Any thoughts? Thanks,
>
> Try checking out these things:
>
> 1. Pads may be contaminated or glazed over. If glazed, they can be
> "deglazed" by scrubbing them with a fine grit sand paper... just > enough
> to rid it of the shiny stuff.
>
> 2. Check the rotor itself. It may be glazed or scored if it wasn't > turned properly.
>
> 3. The support plate for the brakes themselves may be bent causing > the
> brakes to drag.
>
> 4. Check to make sure the right shims were installed as this may cause
> some rubbing also.
>
> 5. The rotor may be warped. Replacement is called for.
>
> 6. The rotor may be rubbing against the dust shield ( a rather common > occurrence)...
>
> 7. The new pads are copper/metallic after market and that is
> supposed to be part of the cause
what kind of pads did you get??? the $14.95 life time warranty pads??? if so that the problem.. i got some raybestos pads from Pep Boys for about $29.95 or was it $39.95??????? its been a few years now, but they last longer and are quieter than the cheap ones....