Hi I just recently got my brakes done, with new pads put on. I noticed today that when i brake, there is a high pitched squeaking type thing.. coming from the brakes. Could this be because they are new? Or could it be the brake pads themselves? I am using black stuff pads, which i requested, but my mechanic had not used before. Anyone had any problems with these pads?

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Mew

Cant say about the mini but recently had brakes done on the commodore and they sqeeked for a little while after tilll they came bedded

They do squeak/squeal a little until bedded in.
We have them on Barney. Great road pads.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

I told you so!!

no rolling your eyes at me William!!
I just wanted to make sure it couldnt be a problem with the work/parts, because if so i need to get it fixed asap
/smack

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Mew

For better or worse - I was always told that for new pads (both racing and street) take them and and give them four big brakes and then drive normally and they are bedded.

By big brakes, I mean get to 80 kays and then hit the brakes but dont lock them up, make the pads work. Do it in quick succesion and then drive the heat out of the pads by just driving normally for ten minutes or so.

Might be wrong but thats what a lot have told me over the years.