I just put new brakes and rotors on my car about 50-75 miles ago and they are just squeaking away. Didnt at first, now they are. They are nothing special just some ceramic brake pads and decent rotors. Are they just breaking in still or what?

 

Could be a couple of things...they could still be breaking in, shims might be out of place, calipers not tightened all the way(i know, sounds dumb, but i've seen it) could also be that the rotors were dirty and now that crap got on the pads. Please tell me you used brake cleaner on the rotors before you installed them...

 

i did, and its onlt when i am braking at low speeds

 

I have this problem with my stock brakes. And it pisses me off. I have 7500 miles on my car and only when I'm slowing to a stop do I hear it. Its almost embarressing...I hate it

 

That is one reason... you could also try bedding them

 

I had the same problem on a G6.

I took off the brake pads, scrubbed the pad clips with an old toothbrush and brake cleaner.

I put caliper grease on the brake pad ears and back of the pads.

 

I actually just logged in to ask about this too. I have stock brakes at 3300 miles and I just recently started hearing a little squeaking when I come to a stop. I took pictures of the rotors to see if they looked odd (I don't know much about brakes/ rotors on cars or how they should look after some use) . Is there anything I can do to get rid of the squeaking? Would this be included under warranty if I brought it to a dealer to fix? (warranty 3300/36000, have a while )

 

When I was a Tech I read an article about changing brake pads and rotors. It was recommended not to use Brake cleaner but just soap and water. Thats what we did at the shop I worked at. I dont remember specifics but brake cleaner could cause squeaking. I still do that to this day and never had a problem.

I also use brake lube. You can buy that stuff at Napa, its a little tub that comes with a brush. I put that on every moving part. Also use new hardware and put the lube on those. I also put lube on the backs of the pads even with the shims. It helps to absorb vibration.

Lastly use pads that have a shaved end( cant remember the name for it right now) but you know the sides of the friction material that have an angle, as opposed to pads that are at a 90* angle. The pads that are 90* ends are more prone to squeaking.

Here:
These are the kind I like, notice the ends:




These are more prone to squeak, with the 90* ends (below):


Hope this helps some. I got all this from my experience as a tech for 10 years. Although I have been out of auto work for about 4 years now, I still work my own car or family's cars.. This is how I still do it and have no problems