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Subject:Squeaky Mintex brake pads anyone?
From:Adam Behle
Date:Fri, 28 Jan 2005 16:15:52 -0800

Hi, Last year I replaced my front rotors with Italian made rotors and
pads were"OEM" Mintex from Bus Depot.  Everything was fine until about
6 months ago, when an ear splitting squeal developed out of both brakes
when gently braking to a stop.  The squeal occurs even at the last inch
or so of stopping at the lowest speed-it seems to be associated more
with the compound of the pad than a "vibrating-harmonic--not enough
anti squeal goo-kind of sound".  Nevertheless, I removed the pads,
cleaned everything up, re-greased, and reapplied the anti squeal goo,
but the squeal persists.  Any similar experiences with these pads or
rotors or advice? Any recommendations for pads would also be
appreciated, but I believe the topic has been covered to death in the
archives. Thanks and happy Friday, Adam

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