Squeaking...new rotors with brakes?
01-11-2008, 07:06 AM
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After completion I took a test drive. Seeing this Posi Quiets reach operating temperature quicker than the Axxis UTL's, I immediately felt better grab with the pads being cold. I test drove the car for about 10 miles. The Posi Quiets squealed a couple times, but nothing compared to the Axxis UTL's. Of course, this is a comparison based on none aggressive driving at around the same outside temperature. The Posi Quiets rarely squealed when coming to stops, and if they did it was very mild and only lasted a split second. This would be my comparison of the two pads on a scale of 1 to 10, with regards to the amount of squeal, 10 being the worst.
Axxis UTL's = 8
Posi Quiet 104's = 3
That's my write up. I hope everyone has enjoyed my suffering.
If there are any changes I will update this thread...
Axxis UTL's = 8
Posi Quiet 104's = 3
That's my write up. I hope everyone has enjoyed my suffering.
If there are any changes I will update this thread...
01-11-2008, 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Clipdin
Great write-up VO!! Def worth buying you a Heiny or two for your troublez. 
01-11-2008, 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by DelayedZ
Thanks for the write up vo, I'm actually replacing my rear pads cause the set I put on squeaks all the time and it's slowly driving me insane, lol.
01-11-2008, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by AroundMyHorn
vatos locos!!!!
Good job dude, i plan on tackling this job next weekend.
Good job dude, i plan on tackling this job next weekend.
01-14-2008, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Clipdin
Well, guess it was a good thing that I subscribed to this thread, cause now my Stoptechs are starting to squeal like a pig. 
01-14-2008, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Clipdin
Axxis UTLs. 
Just got this BBK installed about two weeks ago.
Just got this BBK installed about two weeks ago.
01-14-2008, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by vo7848
Is it the rears sqealing?
01-14-2008, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Clipdin
To tell you the truth, I'm not sure. Just started noticing it this weekend and on my way to work this am. Kinda embarrassing having such a hot car and squealing like a Yugo.
01-14-2008, 04:16 PM
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IMHO Stoptech should stop selling these pads as their "standard" package. It is so obvious that most customers are not going to be happy spending several thousand dollars on brakes that you can hear squeal from a few blocks away. Stoptech's response is to tell you to go through the bed-in process again, but as several people will atest, it makes no damn difference.
I will probably go through the expense of replacing my pads within the next few weeks - doesn't make me happy
I will probably go through the expense of replacing my pads within the next few weeks - doesn't make me happy
01-14-2008, 04:30 PM
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A standard pad is a requirement and the bang for the buck of the Ultimates is undeniable. Some have better luck with them than others related to the squealing but we still feel that the number of complaints due to noise is far outweighed by the positive feedback regarding the performance. The Ultimates are basically free with the kit based on the pricing structure leaving you to decide if you want something different. No matter what pad we include, there will be something that someone will complain about and we feel that having a pad with higher bite than stock along with a higher temperature range while not raising the price of the kit is what people are looking for with a performance upgrade and appeals to the widest audience.
01-14-2008, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by StopTech
A standard pad is a requirement and the bang for the buck of the Ultimates is undeniable. Some have better luck with them than others related to the squealing but we still feel that the number of complaints due to noise is far outweighed by the positive feedback regarding the performance. The Ultimates are basically free with the kit based on the pricing structure leaving you to decide if you want something different. No matter what pad we include, there will be something that someone will complain about and we feel that having a pad with higher bite than stock along with a higher temperature range while not raising the price of the kit is what people are looking for with a performance upgrade and appeals to the widest audience.
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01-15-2008, 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by reserved
it would just seem reasonable to address that issue ahead of time (for example providing or offering a different pad), rather than leave the consumer to discover it for himself.
I have the complete 4 wheel set. 4-pot 14 inch cross drilled fronts and 2-pot 13inch cross drilled rears. At the incredible price consumers such as myself pay for such products, I'd assume Stoptech would appease us by swapping out such an inexpensive component.
My trouble and time wasted in rectifying this situation were hardly enjoyable to say the least...