Squeaky brakes

[Winmoz]

My car has now done 3741 miles, which includes 5 track days and some (ahem) spirited driving.

Took it out for a spin (not literally) today and was treated to very loud squeals from the front brakes.

Checked the discs when I got back could see and no scoring, but I couldn’t see the depth of pad material as it was a) too bright and hot and b) I needed a cold beer.

So, first question is, does the 3.5 come with pad wear indicators?
Second is, do the Alcons normally squeal when they have been heat cycled?
Third is - how long have your front pads lasted?

Cheers


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[AlanP]

I've done a lot of miles on Alcons. Sometimes they squeak, sometimes they don't. A bit of grease on the back of the pads apparently helps, but I just refuse to be bothered by it. I think that a period of squeaking is not permanent, it'll go.

Good news is that no Prius has squeaky brakes so you're a winner!

[wasp]

You probably need you're brakes to get a very spirited series of stops to deglaze the pads.
With normal road use it's almost impossible to stop it happening.
Answer = another track day.
Win, win.
Cheers,
Stu

[GraemeW]

Winmoz I agree with Alan. It comes and goes. I had terrible squeaking on rear Alcons in Switzerland. Now I’m back they don’t. I’m not sure what brings it on and takes it away again?