nherweck

OK, so I have the 2005 xB, and my brakes squeak like no other. They also aren't the greatest. I'm thinking about replacing drums, shoes, pads, rotors. Where can I find what I need at a decent price? Also, should I get ceramic pads? Or semi-metallic?

Thanks!

AKScionxb

i've had some of the same problem, might wanna check those clips that hold the brake pads in, might be those.

bB2NER

My brakes are still fabulous even with 37K miles on them. Stops on a dime even after running an auto cross run.

Sciondreams

I switched mine over to ceramics within 2 weeks of buying mine 3 years ago. I STILL have the same pads for only $50. Working on 100,000 miles No rotor issues, a little squeaking first thing on a cold morning but it goes away after the first time i hit the brakes.

Ghost_1

If you never changed the brakes then I would suggest checking them out first. I know that in 05-06 there was a redesign on the shims for the front brakes to reduce squeaking. I never had the issue but on a whim I changed to Ceramics 2 years ago, when I checked last month I think I had maybe 35-40% left.

As far as squeaking I only get it when I go inreverse. I've never changed my rotors but I'm sure they are out of spec.

Drums probably don't need to be replaced maybe just clean and adjusted in the rear but check the shoes.

Ceramic pads FTW, not that much more expensive and less noise if any as well as less brake dust. Depending on how you drive they can last you way longer too.

Just as a side note I only use Bendix Brake parts and I can vouch for the Bendix ct3 ceramic pads. They are like the Nike of brakes. anyway I think the part Number is D822CT or something like that. I'll check out the part number when I fill in for my pop at the shop.

GL!

MadMike550

almost 45K on our box..got stock brakes.

no problems

Skuff_Box

I had to replace my stock pads at 27k miles. The pads wore down so much that they were eating into the rotors. Now at 40k miles I need to replace them with some ceramic pads. Not that they ar acting up again but just want to change them.

4150

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I just swapped my pads over to Ceramics since I was sick as hell of all the brake dust.

One thing I noticed that was odd was that the stock pads have the bottom corners "cut off" meaning the area of the pad making contact isn't actually the same size as where the pad is attached metal backing plate for the pad. The replacement pads I got(Raybestos Quiet-stops) weren't like this at all. Pic is attached of the stockers.



At any rate braking performance has improved over the stockers and my rims don't get black brake dust all over them anymore. The Raybestos pads were already pre-shimed and make no noise at all, they had them in stock at my local Kragen for $52.

Ghost_1

The funny looking edges are called "Chamfered" (sp?) supposedly it is designed that way to reduce heat buildup and noise due to the contact area.

BTW to the original poster, if you haven't done the brake job yet, I'd suggest having someone walk or try to listen to where the squeaking noise comes from. In my experience Drum brakes very rarely make noise unless they are grinding/rubbing. However if you do the brake job yourself make sure to clean and adjust the rear brakes.

bB2NER

X2 Very Good Advise!
Also, from my experience the rear brakes will likely go twice as far as the fronts will so basically replace the rear shoes every other time.

Ghost_1

Really? I've always had my shoes last longer then my front brakes. lol this is another reason to clean and adjust the brakes so that you can see the wear! lol

Are you driving an auto or manual?

MadMike550

if you do the brake job yourself..

always follow this simple rule...
do 1 at a time..
if something gets lost or you do not know how it goes back together
you will always have the other wheel to look at

bB2NER

That is what I said. The rears last twice as long as the fronts.
BTW, mine is an auto.

Ghost_1

Dyslexia strikes again, now I feel like a tool. . . I thought you wrote that the rear brakes go twices as fast. . . lol ok I'm going to go back to bed now.

bB2NER

Don't sweat it Bro. I just got home from working all night so I'm ready for some sleepage now too.

Ghost_1

right on. lol :D