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mcmen



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Brakes Squealing like a Pig
Dealer would not fault it early this week.. brakes have plenty of tread left on them.

It’s so loud at crawling speeds and when coming to a stop it’s embaressing.

Any ideas ?
Post #661327 2nd Nov 2017 12:52am
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zsd-puma



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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black
Cheap pads. Sticking caliper piston. Build up of dirt around pads.
Post #661329 2nd Nov 2017 1:54am
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williamthedog



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2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 PU Tamar Blue
As above, try cleaning the pads up and where they sit in the calipers first.
Post #661345 2nd Nov 2017 7:13am
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DieselBeast



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1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi PU Java Black
Some pads come with a rattle plate behind each pad which sometimes isn't fitted. Can pop a dab of copper grease on the back of the pad and that should help.

Side note. I've looked at one before that had horrendous squeal, The brake servo wasn't working properly. Might be a thought if you've noticed the brakes aren't quite as good as usual.
Post #661522 2nd Nov 2017 9:58pm
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nickhodgson



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What make/brand of brake pads have you got fitted? 1995 300tdi Defender 90 P/UP
2011 Puma Defender 130 D/C
2000 300tdi Defender 110 P/UP
2015 Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE
Post #661619 3rd Nov 2017 12:16pm
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Buz



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United Kingdom 1987 Defender 90 200 Tdi HT Barolo Black
WD40
Post #661725 3rd Nov 2017 9:37pm
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acuss01



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
I had exactly the same on my Defender at 12k miles, drove us crazy. Thought it might be dirt/grit from offroading on Salisbury.

Garage took a look at it and (I think) they sprayed a lubricant like WD40. However problem persisted. On my next visit to garage they used the copper grease. Problem went away... well, except for the occasion squeak. 2015 110 XS CSW Montalcino Red with Black Pack
Post #661968 5th Nov 2017 12:48pm
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bogwert



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Scotland 2003 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Zambezi Silver
Buz wrote:
WD40
Laughing Rolling with laughter Definitely wouldn't squeak!


I'd look at the amount of copper grease on the back of the pads. Might just be as simple as taking them out, re-grease and refit?

also... while you have them out, stick a few pieces of wood in the gap between the disc and pad. Press the break pedal and ensure the pistons are moving freely and are clean. Chris

2014 Discovery 4 TDV6 HSE
2003 Defender 90 TD5 CSW
Post #662439 7th Nov 2017 5:23pm
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