Brakes Sticking / Squeeking

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Brakes Sticking / Squeeking

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i changed my front disc's & pad's about a month ago. recently they are squeeking when driving at 20mph (brake pedal not pressed)

also when i stop at lights and ease of the brakes around 2mph it feels as if my foot is on the brakes still and the brakes are slightly sticking .

i put copper grease on back of the pads and a bit were the pads slide along the caliper.

what may i have done wrong to cause them to stick slightly and squeek at 20mph ? :? :?
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Re: Brakes Sticking / Squeeking

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Are the sliders in the calipers stuck?
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Re: Brakes Sticking / Squeeking

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the sliding pins were free . but i did notice when i did them that the pad went in with force. so it could be were the pad sits on the caliper.
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Re: Brakes Sticking / Squeeking

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take the pads back out and file the edges so they fit in freely,
ive seen a few stick because they went in tight,

mine did this too must be the paint they use on the pad backings that make them tight,
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Re: Brakes Sticking / Squeeking

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will wip them off when i take wheels off to paint the calipers .
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