This stuff is called "disk brake quiet" ofr something similar. I believe
that it's intended to isolate the metal back of the pad from the caliper
piston so that they don't squeek when they rub against each other.
Most replacement pads come with a tube of this stuff, although TR
replacement pads don't. I got a small bottle of it at my local auto
parts store.
Jack R. Clark wrote:
>
> After inspection of the brake components, the rotors
> are smooth, no grooves, and the pads have only worn
> down about 10%. I am still getting a "chirping" or squeek,
> which stops when the brakes are applied.
>
> It appears that the pads are rattling loose within the
> calipers and inadvertently contacting the rotor at speed,
> and when the brakes are applied, the pads are squeezed
> into flush contact with the rotor and the noise ceases.
>
> After removal of the pads and shims, there appears to be
> an adhesive like material on the back of the pads.
> Is this suppose to keep the pads somewhat "adhered" to
> the caliper piston, so that the pads do not make contact
> with rotors after the brakes are released? If it does,
> I am off to Autozone!
>
> Any suggestions?
> Jack '74 TR6
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George Richardson
'57 TR3, TS15559L - painting and reassembling....
http://www.merlingroupinc.com/tr3.htm
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