Forgie

ok I just put new pads and rotors on my car..........and the front ones are squeaking pretty bad at times......what do I need to do?
do I toe in the front pads?

specRX7_22

there probably not broken in yet. i heard that your not supposed to change rotors and pads at the same time. maybe thats just for racing tho.

Mr. ImportGuy

How would changing the pads and rotors at the same time be bad? You are starting with new pads and new rotors it would be no different than the parts on a new car. Please do correct me if I'm wrong. Only thing I can even think it could do would be is if you have a racecar. That it could possibly change the brake feel or balance. But it seems doubtful.

Rotary13B1

iTrader: (8)

Did you remember to put some sort of grease on the pads and shims? Kinda like in this pic...see all that anti seize grease on the pad where it meets the calipers and on the brake hardware. No rattles on mine.

specRX7_22

well, new pads and new rotors sorta have a coating on them... im not exactly sure of the reasoning.

the rumor is, its best to have a rough pad break in a new rotor, or a rough rotor break in a new pad. thats the only explanation i can give.

something like that. i doubt its important for street cars.

Wankelguy

You have to coat the side of the pad that contacts the caliper with some gooey rubber-like stuff called "anti-squeal" and let it dry before installing the new pads. It's usually red or blue in color and comes in a little tube. I suspect that the anti-seize grease won't last long, but I don't have experience using that as I've always used the rubbery stuff.

RixRotary7

I would agree that they need some time to break in. (no pun intended LOL). But anyways, I think it would only be logical to have some sort of coating on them to protect them.

85RX7GS

iTrader: (1)

I used Never Seize (anti-seize) on my pads when I replaced them. That was probably 10,000 miles ago. They're still silent, so the point is, if you have some of it, try it.