Brake Squeal

[Varekai]

Same here man. Mine had been squealing since I bought my car, and I finally got around to hitting up Ford around 2k miles. Got tired of rolling up in the nice and quiet drive thrus, only to crash the peace. It happened once they were warm so after a few minutes of driving, I'd hear that throughout the remainder of the day.

Actually took my car to Ford, let them replace the brake pads and rotors, and now it's just an occasional squeal, which I think is normal now. Much more tolerable, lol.

My plan was when I eventually go in for the recall, and when everyone turns their heads and stares as I pull up due to the squeal, to ask about changing them.

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[altjx]

My plan was when I eventually go in for the recall, and when everyone turns their heads and stares as I pull up due to the squeal, to ask about changing them.

LOL. Funny you mentioned that. That's exactly what happened when I pulled up. Soon as I walked in the door, the guy already knew what I was in for.

 

[FordService]

Mine are doing it but I have less that 200 miles on it and it's cold out right now. I'm hoping it will go away with miles but if not I'll be replacing them with something better hopefully addle:

I try to use engine braking as much as possible and you have to admit that the popping from the exhaust is a wonderful sound in itself But when I have to hit the brakes I pray they won't squeal. My prayers are generally unanswered though :frusty:

Mine squeal terribly as well. Small sacrifice for such a badass car. You could always put some WD-40 on them. :cheers:

Mine always squeal once warmed up, very embarrasing at drive thrus and going thru shopping centers with lots of people because the squeal is constant. 2k miles, no track events, they always did it.

My plan was when I eventually go in for the recall, and when everyone turns their heads and stares as I pull up due to the squeal, to ask about changing them.

I've noticed they squeal more when it's below freezing...

Gents,

Appreciate the timely replies. I had four very intense track sessions during my one day stint at Summit Point racing, so I would think they were definitely bedded. Agree, that my pads are more likely 75% gone and thus it's time to invest in new ones. Thanks again for your recommendations and I will keep you apprised of my progress. :clap2:

Hey Ford Family,

If you all decide to head into your local dealerships for brake squeal, let me know. Send over a private message with your names, phone numbers, VINs, mileages, and servicing dealerships; I'll see how I can help quiet it down.

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Actually took my car to Ford, let them replace the brake pads and rotors, and now it's just an occasional squeal, which I think is normal now. Much more tolerable, lol.

Glad to see that the dealership took care of that for you, altjx. We're here if you need us in the future!

Rachel

 

[ARS1]

Maybe you just need to brake harder more often . . . lack of following traffic permitting. Have you bedded the pads?

I run entry- to mid-level track pads on my car and I do brake a lot harder than necessary from time to time. I get a little noise on low energy stops, but only some of the time, I'd guess maybe 10% of the time. No from-the-depths-of-Hell screeching.


Norm

How do you bed the pads? Smash on them? It seems to be doing it more and more each time I drive it and it is quite embarrassing :frusty: I have to take it in on Tuesday for a small dent repair and I'm going to mention it to them... It's only got around 160 miles on it so I know they're going to say I need to put more miles on it. But from other peoples experiences and it getting worse rather than better I don't think that will be the case!

 

[mattlqx]

Agree to disagree here of course, but there ain't nothing embarrassing about your giant brakes making noise. Wear it like a badge of honor.

As far as bedding, it's not an exact science, but the process is to get the brakes really hot so that they transfer pad material to the rotor. My general rule of thumb is 3-4 stops from 45 mph to 10mph. And another 4-5 stops from 60 mph to 10 mph. Then park the car asap and let the brakes cool for at least an hour.

 

[Varekai]

How do you bed the pads? Smash on them? It seems to be doing it more and more each time I drive it and it is quite embarrassing :frusty: I have to take it in on Tuesday for a small dent repair and I'm going to mention it to them... It's only got around 160 miles on it so I know they're going to say I need to put more miles on it. But from other peoples experiences and it getting worse rather than better I don't think that will be the case!

Mine got petty bad by 500 miles and have been since.

 

[Mspeedster]

To me, the noise is part of the ownership experience of having race worthy Brembo brakes, so I'm fine with the noise. I've not heard the squeal when braking hard on the street or as intended on the track.

However, I have noticed two things that will temporarily eliminate the squeal - really hard braking or hosing off the brakes well to eliminate the dust build up.

 

[Norm Peterson]

How do you bed the pads? Smash on them?

More or less like Matt described . . . but I take the car out on the nearby Interstate for 10 or 20 miles instead of parking it immediately. I prefer to actively cool the calipers and the entire swept surfaces of the rotors with actual air flow. I suspect that the pads themselves cool down a little more evenly as well, but can't prove it.


Norm

 

[Wriggly]

Just a suggestion...wash the car, clean your wheels, tires and brakes with your favorite wheel cleaner. When done, hose it off real good getting a good rinse on them squeaky brakes. Then instead of driving the car right away, dry the car, do whatever detail, wax that you do and leave the car sit so the rotors can rust up good. When you do drive it, do light brake applications to clean off the rotors and you'll clean the pads at the same time.

 

[ducatismo]

One track day with roughly 50% pad remaining and squealing loud just before coming to a stop. Annoying as hell .What is more concerning is that when hard on the brakes, daily driving, the car struggles to stop and ABS kicks big time. No soft pedal feel, but rotors feel liked they are glazed.

 

[MustangCollector]

just watched this guys channel, take a look a Brembo squeal video just posted.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3W4jRH8JVqnBDE4Wo8KdAg

 

[HotLap]

Same here man. Mine had been squealing since I bought my car, and I finally got around to hitting up Ford around 2k miles. Got tired of rolling up in the nice and quiet drive thrus, only to crash the peace. It happened once they were warm so after a few minutes of driving, I'd hear that throughout the remainder of the day.

Actually took my car to Ford, let them replace the brake pads and rotors, and now it's just an occasional squeal, which I think is normal now. Much more tolerable, lol.

Altjx, same here my fronts (both sides) squeal like crazy during slow/light braking. It's so bad I've changed my driving habits to roll up to a stop pretty quick and have to apply them harder so they won't squeal. Only had my new 2017 a month now with 900 miles on it so it can't be wear. I'd be interested to hear more about "bedding/scrubbing in the brakes" technique as I've done several spirited canyon runs but not tracked it yet. Good to hear Ford covered yours, but sure seems excessive to replace the rotors and pads. In the old days we would apply the brake quiet sealant to be back side of the pads and that would generally due the trick.

 

[HotLap]

Agree to disagree here of course, but there ain't nothing embarrassing about your giant brakes making noise. Wear it like a badge of honor.

As far as bedding, it's not an exact science, but the process is to get the brakes really hot so that they transfer pad material to the rotor. My general rule of thumb is 3-4 stops from 45 mph to 10mph. And another 4-5 stops from 60 mph to 10 mph. Then park the car asap and let the brakes cool for at least an hour.

Just read this, thanks matt, I did try this a couple of times but only a couple of stops from 80...will give it another shot.

 

[Norm Peterson]

I wouldn't suggest parking it right away. The rotors and whatever pad material that transferred will not cool evenly.

The usual procedure includes driving for a few minutes with very little or no braking involved. Then park it.

Do not set the parking brake immediately after bedding, or really even after driving around for a few minutes first.


Norm

 

[Wriggly]

just watched this guys channel, take a look a Brembo squeal video just posted.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3W4jRH8JVqnBDE4Wo8KdAg

35 minutes of blah, blah, blah. Guy gives me a headache. Thanks for posting it nevertheless. :cheers:

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