Poopie

If I lightly apply the brakes at any speed they screech really bad. However, if I apply a little more pressure they don't. I already replaced the brake pads and they do the same thing after a couple of stops. Could the problem be the rotor or calipers? I wish I could see whats going on when I stop but its not humanly possible..lol. Any input or ideas to try would be great.

ultimatehonda

Who installed the pads? Did you apply the anti squeal compound to the back of the pads and shims?

QuadSquad'R

Lubricating all critical areas such as caliper slides and shoe pads with moly-based high temperature brake grease should help. You did inspect the rotors right? An uneven surface or variations in rotor thickness can cause vibrations, noise and annoying brake pedal pulsations. If they are you should have them resurfaced. Brakes drums that have grooves or any kind of damage should be replaced immediatley as well.

Two_K Si

What kind of brake pads are you using?

PnX-R

Which vehicle is it?.. I know that on the Integras there's a service bulletin about using shims along with anti squeal on the rear pads. Most of the time, people just toss the shims.. I know I did once because they were all rusty and falling apart, left me squealling like a pig too..

Poopie

I installed stock honda brake pads. It is a 1997 civic LX. I installed these myself and I have replaced the brake pads several times since I bought the car in early 1997. They never squeeled when I did the install. I'll look into the anti squeel compount. Thanks for the tips guys.

IVI

aftermarket pads have a tendency to squeal
you should go with oem pads, tehyre a bit more expenwsive but they also last longer and wont damage your rotor as much.

as far as your squeal, it could be the pads. try using the anti squeal, and get rid of the shims.