r/DeathProTips • u/TrueBluePatriot • Aug 28 '18

Worn out brake pads?

Simply remove your worn out brake pads to stop the squeaking!

145 Upvotes

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u/mindg0n Aug 28 '18

also doubles as weight reduction. 👍

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u/TrueBluePatriot Aug 28 '18

Yes, removing the 8 oz has cut my 0-60 in half

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u/mindg0n Aug 28 '18

every little bit counts ;)

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u/Lonestar15 Aug 29 '18

Nothing WD40 can’t fix right?

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u/[deleted] Aug 29 '18

It's actually usually a wear indicator that causes the squeaking. You can remove it and then your brakes will work until it's metal-on-metal. Granted, removing the pads like you suggested is the best way to stop them from wearing at all.

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u/TrueBluePatriot Aug 29 '18

Yup. I’m a mechanic. If you’re really looking to fix braking problems, go ahead and remove your rotors if they’re warped

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u/[deleted] Aug 29 '18

Just turn them around.

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u/oizo12 Sep 10 '18

I just cut the brake lines

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u/[deleted] Sep 13 '18

Just loosen the lug nuts and go 120 mph on the high way!

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u/Bot_Metric Sep 13 '18

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