tonsoffun300zx

ok so i just bought hoov's 300zx and when i went to change the brake pads i found out that the rear passengers side rotor was dead and so were both rear calipers so i went and replaced it all but now when i go to brake the same dang brake squeels. im not sure what to do i purged both brakes after i replaced them and the fluid is to the top is there something im not doing right?

snwbrderphat540

did you ad the no squeal brakes crap? its like a sticky spray material you put on the back of the pads before you stick them in the calipers so they dont scream at you.

tonsoffun300zx

for reals? what is it called and does this mean i have to take them off again and put them back on again or can i just spray it on now as is?

snwbrderphat540

no, could be other reasons.... but this really will happen. you put the brakes back together correctly and with new pads yes? maybe it sat a while go out and drive it use the breaks alot (dont slam them though) and try to wear off any surface rust/deterioration thats built up on them from lack of use.

tonsoffun300zx

ok i'll try that but the stuff you were talking about would that fix the problem if i took off my brake pads sprayed that spray and re-installed the brake pads?

snwbrderphat540

could. but better start with the simple first. but yeah its a sticky compound that goes ont he back of the pads so when the sit in the calipers they stick to the walls better and wont move around and squeal.

explanation: http://www.aa1car.com/library/2003/bf90318.htm

the product: http://www.permatex.com/products/aut...rake_Quiet.htm


autozone will cary it or w/e place you get your parts at.

however idk if the Z31 has the anti squeal shims in it or not, if so, this prolly wont help you much

hoov100

the rotor is fine, it just needs to be surfaced.

SpeciallySpiked

Yeah, when you put new pads on you should have them turn your rotors
(checker/advanced auto/etc will typically do this for free for you if you buy the pads from them)

Did you do that or just install new pads?

johnZboy

So, just how much did you get for this "z" that needs the engine rebuilt and a brake job?

Are we going to have to endure "bumper-to-bumper" tech sessions with the new owner until all the "little" quirks are fixed?

Are you getting finance charges on the note, as well?

Nice...

hoov100

their is nothing wrong with the car mechanically except for it needed new rear pads and the rear rotors surfaced and the oil changed.

tonsoffun300zx

well i already got a rotor from an 87 zxt this ones felt and looked great so i swapped them out and as for the pads i bought new ones at autozone and installed them myself.and the old rotors were far gone to much to resurface ohh and what else can i use instead of royal purple cause i can't find it anywhere

hoov100

i would save the rotor and take it to car quest or somewhere where they surface the rotors and see if its at minimum thickness as i measured it with a caliper and it had a few more in it.


but you can only get RP in cali. at napa.

KasbeKZ

RP is only in Cali? seriously? i know i can't find it here but i didn't think it was only in CA. that's rare sheet

hoov100

no, napa is the only carrier of RP in cali unless you go to a mom and pop shop.

z-hag

and if you do not use repco bimetal brake pads, you will die in a fiery ball of .........