i installed new ebc red stuff brake pads on my 99 a4 1.8t and the brakes squeal like crazy, i know there is a break in layer on the pads that glaze the rotors but it has been over a month......i greased the outer part of the pads, also the guide pins...... and i'm still squealing...... any help i would appreciate

 

how’s your rotors?

 

I would check your rotors like he said. I've had new brake pads squeal after installing them but not for a month. Only a few days

 

that's a good question.... my car has about 80,000 miles, the rotors are pretty worn (doesn't look like they were ever replaced ever)..... i kinda had a feelin that would be the problem, it sounds like it's just the front.
how long do the rear rotors usually last? the best price i found for rotors was on ecstuning.com, if anyone knows of a better place, i'm open for some info.

 

i had the same problem..... then i bough a new car...lol!

 

did you bed then in properly? and dont worry my brake squeek like crazy when ever they get hot. and well with my driving thats all the time

 

Did you resurface the rotors? You don't have to have them cut just sanded. This gets rid of the old brake material that is embeded in them and my not be compatible with the material in the new pads. Try this and them go through the bedding in procedure again and you should be golden.

 

could it also be that red stuff is made for full out track driving.

 

I have red stuff pads, and they did not squeel for me at all. Not after a day, week, or anything. In myexperience, they have been a great pad.

I would look at the rotors. Is it the front, rear, right, left, or what? Is it just one wheel?

If you have a lot of miles, on original rotors, sounds like a good excuse to get some cross-drilleds or something.

 

yes,very good excuse to purchase some cross drilled rotors! thanks again,
cars are an infinite money pit that i love.