I didn't have this problem until I changed my front pads. It squeeks only OCCASIONALLY when I release the brakes and am driving below 30mph.

I am 99% sure it is NOT the caliper pistons sticking. I think the pads are in slight contact with the rotors when I release the brakes. Could the pads just need to be "worn down" a bit before they operate normally??

I was going to leave it, to see if it goes away---brakes work great, other than noise....

Anyone else have to deal with this???

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1997 F-150 4X4 XLT Supercab
Black w/ Gray two tone and flares
5.4L Triton
Class III Towing
3.55 LS
Gray interior w/ Captains's chairs
6 CD Changer
285 75 16R BFG's

 

did u lube the calipers pins and rails where the pads sit on with calipers grease

 

I did lube the slide pins and put a little grease on the rails.

I noticed that the new pads don't have the "rubber lining" on the backing of the pads as compared to the OEM pads. I wonder if I should just buy the OEM pads. Any other suggestions?? Thanks.

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1997 F-150 4X4 XLT Supercab
Black w/ Gray two tone and flares
5.4L Triton
Class III Towing
3.55 LS
Gray interior w/ Captains's chairs
6 CD Changer
285 75 16R BFG's

 

i would use ford pads not motorcraft value pads their junk

 

There is a "glue" that you can buy for the brake pads. It keeps the pads from contacting the rotors when no pressure is applied. Just smear/spray (depending on the kind you buy) some on the backs of each pad & you'll have no rattles or squeeks.


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1997 4x4 Expedition- 4.6L, true dual exhaust w/Ravin DI/DO, K&N air filter, SuperChip, airbox mods, Edelbrock shocks, 285/75R16 BFG ATs, 2000 F150 "XLT" wheels, 4.10 gears, Auburn LS, Clarion In-dash CD player, Smitty Bilt push bars and nerf bars.

2000 4x4 F250 SD XLT SuperCab SWB- 6.8L, Offroad Pkg, Camper Pkg, 4.30LS, Tape & CD player, Remote Keyless Entry, Sliding back glass, tinted windows, 265/75R16 OWL tires, Smittybilt nerf bars & Line-X bedliner.

NoMo's site

 

elmer's glue lol

 

Might work.