Do your brakes squeal?

[ObiWanJak]

I have an '05 118" Passenger Sprinter with perpetually squealing brakes. And they make a LOT of dust. Does anyone else have this problem? I had a huge brake dust issue with my '04 F150 and got Akebono ceramic pads, which fixed the problem. Any sources of upgraded pads for Sprinters? I also heard there are several different types of brakes used on the Sprinters, all with different pads? Any suggestions appreciated.

Loren

[sikwan]

Loren:

Mine doesn't, but then it's only a year old with 10k miles. I do have a lot of dust, but that's expected.

Seek

[talkinghorse43]

Many owners have reported squealing/grinding brakes. One has reported the pads were cracked and burned. Could be the OEM brakes are not stable if overheated and shrink (sinter) at the surface resulting in a much harder surface than if not overheated. Visit the yahoo sprintervan forum and search there for alternatives. There have been many posts on this subject.

[poolmike]

I'll take squeeeeeeks any day. Mine growl and throw sparks!

[chaozz]

german cars use a very hard pad and a thin rotor.
every other brake pad change you trash the rotors
or look into getting cross drilled rotors


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-04-05-06-Dodge-Sprinter-2500-3500-Drilled-Rotors-F-R_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33564QQihZ017QQitemZ2 70081787814QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

says to check vin if you order.
im sure there is plenty of after market pads for for sprinters

[talkinghorse43]

At 95k miles, my original brakes don't squeal, squeek, grind, growl, or throw sparks. I've been following the thicknesses of rotors and pads with every tire rotation (~10k miles) and I predict I will need new front rotors at 105k and new front pads at 150k - rears over 200k each. I think service brake life depends on how you use them (overheat or not) and, of course, how much you use them.

[zaskarkid]

my 05 squeaks at 16k miles :thumbdown: They're starting to score the rotors. I hear good things about the performance friction pads, and I'm looking to get a set and trash the oem's. I hope it's not too late for my rotors.