Need Help Bad Brake Suealing with New pads on 2005 350Z

[pudge350Z]

I have replaced my front and rear pads at the dealer. My 350Z only has 17k miles and the brakes continue to sqeak and squeal with new pads, rotrors and Hardware. I am going back to dealer tomorrow. Any suggestions?

[Dattebayo]

Yeah. Tel them to fix it and quit worrying!

They did it, they fix it! Don't pay a dime!

[redtop91]

Did they put that brake grease stuff on the pads? Also it'd be a better idea to post this in the Z specific forum. zeroforum/168

[pudge350Z]

I started by taking the car to brake check. And the squeking will not go away with new pads, so I took it to the dealer to fix the squeaking and it still squeaks after new pads rotors and hardware. Newe pads and rotors are not working? Any other suggestions?????

[pudge350Z]

Yes they put the grease on the back of the pads. This is the 4th time I have taken the car in for new pads due to squeking?

[PapaSmurf2k3]

there is a technical service bulliten about squealing brakes on Z's. Something about stuff making noise in reverse as well.

If you already paid for the dealer work, you are all set until THEY get it right. They should about the technical service bulliten.

[pudge350Z]

Where can I find the technical service bulletin? My brakes also squeak in reverse.

[nsrZ32]

there is a technical service bulliten about squealing brakes on Z's. Something about stuff making noise in reverse as well.

That's on the Murano's and they receive new front pads and a revised hardware kit. I've heard of no such TSB for 350Z's.

[sleepyS14]

did they cut or replace the rotors?? If they weren't cut properly they might squeal. Recommend replacing the rotors all around and clean and adjustment

[PapaSmurf2k3]

That's on the Murano's and they receive new front pads and a revised hardware kit. I've heard of no such TSB for 350Z's.

According to ALLDATA, it is for 350z's as well.

[Dattebayo]

According to ALLDATA, it is for 350z's as well.

[C-Kwik]

Make sure you break the pads in.

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Have you bedded the pads since you got new pads and rotors?If not, follow my instructions.

It is IMPORTANT to properly bed or seat-in new pads on their rotors. The rotors won’t function at peak efficiency until the pad friction material has transferred to the rotor friction surfaces.

In a safe location, make a series of gentle stops from low speed. Start at around 10mph to prove that the system is functioning properly. Gradually work up to 20 and 30mph again with gentle stops. Gradually work up to hard braking at higher speeds. Run vehicle up to moderate speed (50 – 60 mph) and make several (10 – 12) medium brake applications (slow down to 20mph, do not come to a complete stop) to heat up the rotor slowly. This will help reduce the chance of thermal shock caused by uneven heating of the rotor.

Park the car and allow the brakes to cool completely (preferably overnight). While driving the vehicle to where it will be parked, use the brakes as little as possible. When you need to stop the vehicle, get off the brakes just before the car stops and allow it to roll a foot or two before stopping completely.

Do not hold brakes on after performing the bedding-in procedure until cooling is completed. This will avoid “hot spotting” or uneven cooling which can damage the rotor.

If brake fade is experienced at any time the system should be cooled immediately. Drive at moderate speeds to cool the pads, do not apply the brakes during this process if possible. After initial cooling in this manner, the vehicle should be parked so that the pads can return to ambient temperature. This completes the heat cycle and will ensure minimal pad wear and maximum pad friction.