I just recently had my front breaks replaced (rotors too). The new pads squeal pretty bad at lower speeds. They sound like they are metal on metal. I went back to my mechanic and he put some anti-squeal on them but that did not work. He also said it was somewhat normal for Audi's to have brake squeal, especially S4's.

Is that true? Does anyone else have this problem?

 

Did you bed them in properly?

 

X2 ! Had a similar problem on my S4. Here ya go: Instructions for bedding in your brakes

 

Bingo. I was given the car back right after the brakes were done. So no they werenot bedded properly. I have driven about 2000kms so far I hope that's not to late.

 

Huh - Did you read the info ? I'll bet the mechanic never took the car out for a drive let alone do a bed-in !! That would be your job ... try it and then report back. Be safe

Its rarely too late as you'll be heating things up sufficently.

 

well if they are ceramics they might squeel a bit, its quite common. Also bed them in, go tonight n the highway and rock them, get to about 100 and hard brake down to 20, speed up again giving them time to cool down then do that a few times. the top protective layer will dust off. Your rims will be black! after about five times of doing this you will break them in evenly and remove the squeel. Good luck and be safe, go late late night,

 

I will go give it a try! I hate the squealing...

 

Just for reference, this is how Hawk recommends you bed the brakes and is also how I did mine and I've had no troubles whatsoever.



Burnishing Instructions

After installing new brake pads, make 6 to 10 stops from approximately 30-35 mph applying moderate pressure.
Make an additional 2 to 3 hard stops from approximately 40 to 45 mph.
DO NOT DRAG BRAKES!
Allow 15 minutes for brake system to cool down.
After step 4 your new pads are ready for use.

 

Just curious what this means?

 

i guess he means dont lock them but hey im curious on waht he means too.