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Old Aug 14, 2016 | 06:06 PM
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Hi,

Just had some ap racing 6 pots fitted to my car. There a used set and could proberly do with a fresh set of pads.

When driving seem to sqeak (very annoying) as soon as i brake it stops. Would this be disc/pad related?

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Old Aug 14, 2016 | 06:12 PM
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do the AP's have pad wear indicators on them like OEM ones?

Edited as I actually read the post properly the 2nd time

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Old Aug 14, 2016 | 07:04 PM
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do they squeak when you are actually driving ??

do they squeak at slow speed ?
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Old Aug 14, 2016 | 07:10 PM
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Im unsure what pads they are. Yes they squeak whilst driving but stop when i brake.

Just going to get some better new pads i think as discs have plenty of life in them
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so when you say when driving just at normal speed ?
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Old Aug 14, 2016 | 07:49 PM
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normally a squeal on big calipers is where they rattle at slow speed but if they are squeaking at normal driving speeds sounds like the pads are wearing low
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