hey its the new kid again with another amateur question...i was recently assisted in replacing my rotors and brake pads. my girlfriends dad has lots of experience, and showed me how to do it since i wanted to learn. initially, when we test drove the car afterwards, there was no sounds (of course since he was in the car). however, later that day and this morning, i noticed my front passenger wheel to squeek when rotating. we applied brake silencer. will this go away after some time, or is it something i should be concerned with. my brakes are working excellent, smooth as can be. i appreciate any input.

 

New pads can sometimes squeak as they adjust to the rotors. It should go away after about 500 miles.

 

Brakes do go threw a brake in period.

 

I notice that aftermarket rotors and pads tend to make some noise. OEM parts don't seem to make much noise. As for the break in period, for Honda's, it's just a quick power brake session. Drive down the street with my left foot on the brake. Heating up the pads helps break the pads in and stiffens up the brake pedal.

 

Sounds like they just need bedding in to me... try not to apply too much pedal pressure, be more progressive when applying the brakes, brake earlier than you normally would, and let them warm up nice and slowly, otherwise you'll make it worse and maybe warp your discs. Do this for a good couple of hundred miles, it's a pain but worth it.

I'd try bedding them first and see if it goes away.

 

hey guys thanks for your responses. they were very comforting. i was worried that i had done something wrong. thanks again. everyone on this board is very helpful.