: Squeaky breaks on a 2nd Gen


SteezMuffin
08-10-2012, 12:39 PM
Am I the only one who's second gen focus's brakes are squeaky? Judging by my rotors I've had multiple rocks caught in my calipers. I recently painted my calipers last week and cleaned the brakes real good and within a week they're already squeaking again after I drove through a gravel road. Do I just have bad luck or is it design?

Geezer
08-10-2012, 02:23 PM
Most squeaks from a disc brake come from the pad shims, the lack thereof, insufficient lube between the pad and the caliper piston or the pad not properly clipped into the caliper. Also check that the caliper pins are adequately lubricated.

SteezMuffin
08-13-2012, 10:20 AM
Thanks will do when I paint my rear discs this week