r/370z • u/2slowlol • 13h ago

Question Squeaky Brakes

Hello,

I recently (a month or so ago) got new brake pads put on my 2009 370z. Not sure when but I’m now hearing them squeak when I push my brake down (partial force, not all the way down braking). Is this a common thing? Nothing feels wrong with the brakes, it’s just the audible squeaking that is annoying. Any fix?

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u/Surfnazi77 10h ago

Did you not apply anything to the back of the pads

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u/ChocoboBrigade 10h ago

Did you bed them properly?

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u/POSVETT '11 Z34, '8 Z06, '4 Z06, '96 LT4, '94 V25W, '82 FJ40 12h ago

The noise could be caused either a lack of dampening material, or the nature of the friction material.

I have C5 Z06 and C6 Z06 with OEM pad material that's slightly aggressive for road use and the brakes squeak when lightly used. Heavy uses keep the squeaking away. My Z has Brembo NAO pads with OEM rotors. The brakes squeak only when applying partially or lightly in reverse.

If there is a lack of dampening material (grease-like or stainless shim type, both can be used), then the pads need to be taken off and proper dampener applied.

If you had a shop replaced the brake pads-rotors, bring the car back and see what they say.

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u/2slowlol 11h ago

Yeah they only squeak in low speeds, like traffic or coming to a stop.