jrvanas Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 Good Morning, "Brake noise: A high-pitched squeal or whistle from the area of the front brakes is eliminated by replacing the baffle plate on both sides. (1996-98)" Can anyone :help: me in replacing the baffle plates myself? I cannot find any documentation on them online... Thank you, ~jrvanas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisb Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 Take your wheel off. On the back side of your caliper there will be two bolts (3/8" I think). These are the pins that hold your caliper, once these are removed, you should be able to slide your caliper up . You might have to take a flat screw driver or pry bar to open up your caliper to ease it off. If so just slide your screw driver in between the rotor/disc and the brake pad and pry it open. Once the caliper is off your shims(baffles) should pretty well fall off, if not they should be stuck to your pads. Take them off and replace them or leave them off completly. Reverse the steps to reassemble. One note that I should add is that when the calipers are off, make sure not to push the brake pedal. This could cause the damage to the caliper seals. Denis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrvanas Posted August 27, 2004 Author Share Posted August 27, 2004 Thank you so much for this information. :bow: I am going replace the baffles this weekend and let you know the outcome! ~jrvanas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrvanas Posted August 27, 2004 Author Share Posted August 27, 2004 Ok, next question - is it better to run with the shims or not? Any problems that can occur from not using them? Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige Posted August 28, 2004 Share Posted August 28, 2004 I would keep the shims on. They spread the pressure out over the pads, and prevent the whole mess from sticking together by heat. These brakes automatically adjust themselves to different thicknesses of brakepads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrvanas Posted August 30, 2004 Author Share Posted August 30, 2004 Thanks skrillaguerilla, Hopefully this is my problem. Freakin' noise is driving me batty - even if nothing is wrong I don't like the noise. ~jrvanas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisb Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 I forgot to add, buy some brake grease and put some inbetween the caliper, the shimms, and the pads making sure you don't put any on the asbestos part of the pad. This will usually help quite a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrvanas Posted August 31, 2004 Author Share Posted August 31, 2004 Thanks for the update. I will let everyone know how it turns out. ~jrvanas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrvanas Posted September 4, 2004 Author Share Posted September 4, 2004 Well I replaced the shims and added anti-squeal lube to them. The noise is still there - do you think it could be the pads? Even though they aren't worn down? ~jrvanas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisb Posted September 6, 2004 Share Posted September 6, 2004 If they are metallic brake pads it could very well be. I have a theory and maybe someone can clarify on this. This is truely my own opinion and I might be 100% wrong. I think that mid range brake pads(not the most expensive or the cheapest), are the best. The reason I think that is that there is a little less metal content, so reduced chance of squealing and if there is less metal content you will chew up your rotors less. You might replace your pads a little sooner but you will get a little longer life out of your rotors which should balance out in the long run. I am not a brake specialist and would like to hear anyone with comments on this. Denis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted September 6, 2004 Share Posted September 6, 2004 I'm not a brake specialist either but I follow a similar theory... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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