help, weird brake screeching..

[enoyskt]

So my issue is that im getting very loud screeching noises like a metro bus when i apply heavy pressure to the brake pedal. The noise is not there when i apply light pressure to the brake pedal but at the stoppng point where more pressure is needed it screeches. If i use the ebrake to stop or slow down, the screeching doesnt exist, same as braking in reverse. Can anyone chime in about this issue. thanks

[Loren]

:welcome:

Model and year of your car?

Factory or aftermarket brake pads?

The ebrake uses brakes shoes inside the rear rotors they are not the same as normal braking.

[enoyskt]

that would explain the ebrake. its an 02 996 tt. How can i tell if there factory or not? It was on the car when i bought it

[Loren]

Then they could be aftermarket pads - which could mean Pagid (or other brand) racing pads. That is normal for race pads.

If it really bothers you then do a pads replacement with factory parts and dampeners.

[enoyskt]

my brake pads are orange if that helps? does that mean aftermarket or what kind

Edited June 16, 2009 by enoyskt

[Loren]

Do they look like this? (just dirtier)

Pagid orange are not usually used for street use - they are considered a club racing pad.

[enoyskt]

yes they look like that. the whole backside is pure orange

[JeTexas]

The squealing is caused by metallic vibrations. It's something akin to the way you can rub your finger around the rim of a crystal glass and make it sing. The dampers on the back of the pads are supposed to stop that. You might need fresh ones.

[wross996TT]

sounds like pagid orange...that is the sound they make...they are designed for track where no one cares...LOL

[enoyskt]

Aw crud. This is my daily driver to. So now I have to go out and buy new pads and install them?