Rear Brakes

[Dude]

Late last year I replaced the rear brakes on my 2013 Roadsmith trike, there was plenty of pad on my original pads but Roadsmith said they were the older style pads and the ones I bought were supposed to give better braking. I installed them and they do seem to do better but now I am starting to hear what sounds like the metal indicators that warn you that the brakes need replaced, it is not loud but enough that I can hear it. It does not do it all the time, seems more after everything gets hot but will come and go. The pads are still thick as I have put very few miles on them. I have done brakes for years and took these apart and cannot see any issues. Anyone else experience this?

 

[mhgoldwing]

You might try cleaning the rotors with Brake Kleen or similar product. Remove pads before cleaning and check them out also.

 

[CrystalPistol]

Do the new pads not have an anti squeal insulator on the back?

You might try one of the coatings that goes on the back side of the pads adjacent to the caliper contact points. Permatex makes a good one in a grease like stuff and spray.
https://www.permatex.com/products/l...ubricants-brakes/permatex-disc-brake-quiet-2/

 

[Dude]

I think they have little metal plates that go on the back side but I will give the permatex a shot. Will probably give Roadsmith a call as well.