fishx65 Posted April 16, 2016 Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 Went with Wagner Thermos all around, new front rotors and had the back rotors turned. New brakes are perfect but just before I come to a complete stop they sound like a 747 landing. It's definitely rear pad on rotor noise but I've never had Thermos sound like this. Only thing I can think of is that I didn't get the low frequency dampeners tight enough. Anyone ever have a similar experience???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted April 16, 2016 Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 Did you burnish them after install? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted April 16, 2016 Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 Did you get the pads seated correctly in to the cylinder slots on the caliper pistons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishx65 Posted April 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 I did get them seated correctly (even got that little nub lined up with piston groove!!) and did my standard test ride with about 5-7 hard stops. I thought they would quiet down after a break in period but I've now got about 600 miles on them. It actually sounds kinda cool but I wouldn't be to upset if they were nice and quiet. Mac, you didn't notice any extra noise when you drove yours without that one low frequency dampener?? Is your hearing still pretty good after spending so much time in that noisy garage I see in your videos??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted April 17, 2016 Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 I only hear the noise from the rear brake for a short time because I repaired it right away. The dampeners do work. The noise disappeared as soon as I installed the dampener. Just to clarify yes I clearly broke the stud because I failed lefty loosey righty tighty class 101. The noise in the garage is minor compared to the places I visit during the week. I did get them seated correctly (even got that little nub lined up with piston groove!!) and did my standard test ride with about 5-7 hard stops. I thought they would quiet down after a break in period but I've now got about 600 miles on them. It actually sounds kinda cool but I wouldn't be to upset if they were nice and quiet. Mac, you didn't notice any extra noise when you drove yours without that one low frequency dampener?? Is your hearing still pretty good after spending so much time in that noisy garage I see in your videos??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted April 17, 2016 Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 The noise is most likely related to how they turned the rotors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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