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Spotted purple R33 GTR on beenleigh Rd opposite side of QLD transport. Exchanged *thumbs up* but didn't catch the number plates >.<

Saw another white R33 skyline approx 8:15pm turning off loganlea rd towards the hyperdome, flicked a wave... saw nothing back >.<

haha well, the red stuff pads are chamfered stock and they also have a split down the middle of the pad to release dust etc... when I refer to 'linishing' the pads, it's just using a belt driven sander to grind the pads, much the same as doing a figure 8 on a piece of sand paper. I'd really like to get to the bottom of this problem. Apparently it started when the 2nd owner of the car installed a set of slotted discs on the front, and since then there's been a squeal - regardless of the pads used, even on brand new rotors. Is there a possibility the pistons in the calipers could be creating this squeal? I wouldn't think it possible... but then again I wouldn't think that a brand new set of rotors and pads would create horrificc screeching 2 days in I noticed my rotors are extremely shiny, I did prep them by running over them with brake cleaner to remove the anti rust coating (as described in the packaging) but I find it odd for the rotors to still be so shiny, because I know that can cause noise...

Ok, everything you've stated above, had been done. I made it very clear to myself that if I was spending $xxxx on brake system I'd be doing a proper job. I stripped everything down after I blew out all the dust from wheel->spacers->caliper->rotor then I blocked the brake hose inlet to the caliper and thoroughly washed the calipers a non oil based solvent that we use at work to clean parts. The faces of the pistons were lightly sanded to remove existing anti-squeal goo. They were then blown off using compressed air till completely dry. After I finished painting them etc... I fitted the new rotors, fitted the new EBC redstuff pads (which I installed the included shim on the back) then put the parts an necessary. (did a minor bleed as there was no air in the system and I'd just recently flushed it) I didn't put brake good on at first because I assumed the shims would do their job. After reading that the red stuff pads have a bedded in compound, I assumed it might be normal for the to squeal a bit until that was gone. But even after bedding the pads in, not even a day later, ear piercing squeal set in. SO THEN I took the pads out, linished them (to get rid of the shine) and placed them back in with some brake goo (to answer Mrstabby, I think it was the orange CRC brake anti-squeal). After 2 days now, the squeals very slowly and discreetly coming back. I am at a loss wondering whether to sell these pads and get more... but I just can't justify spending $xxxx on new brakes and it not fixing the problem that resulted in the change.

Sorry for the bump, but my set up finally arrived DBA 4000 series gold crossed drilled front and rears and I decided to get EBC red stuff pads as I could get them cheaper from over seas. Not happy. I've only installed the front pads and rotors (rears are still stock) and honest to god, after 2 days of driving, the pads became UNBEARABLE to live with due to this ear piercing screech. I bedded the pads in correctly and they were installed correctly as I'm in the mechanical trade, but on the second day, I had to take the pads out and linish them because the sound was horrific. I've searched the forums and internet thoroughly and cannot come to the conclusion on what's wrong. Has anyone else run into this problem with the same pads or same rotors?

Hey there all. Bought an R33 96 Skyline Series II M-Spec II in February and absolutely love the thing. Use to own a commodore, but a fairly uniquely looking one so it wasn't all too bad. Once I drove the R33, couldn't get enough of it, I love driving now. Usually driving round the logan/beenleigh area.

Well.. The positive response overnight on QFM HPX pads seems to of increased. I assumed gslrallysport would make his way here eventually haha. So to get to a conclusion: 1. QFM HPX front and rears OR 2. Another option that someone thinks are better and can justify why I'm now leaning towards the QFM's though...

Yeah I have tried 'Brake goo' On the pistons of the caliper. I'm an apprentice mechanic by trade and that was my first 'quick fix solution', standard practice when we do brakes too. The prices we got were firstly retail from the DBA sales person in direct conversation. However they said, it was only their price that they SHOULD be sold at, not much more. So we got them below the price they quoted. http://www.dba.com.au/product-search Nissan Skyline 1993/AUG - 1998/JUL R33 GTS-T (Eng: RB25DET) That's what we worked off of. We've got the 4000 DBA Gold drilled and slotted coming. Maybe you got the street series slotted which are significantly cheaper...

The rotors I've got coming are under trade price because of the line of work I'm in. Is that $750 US? Cause that'll work out only a touch under what I'll be paying. Everything is in good condition atm and I don't think I'll be looking into rebuilding the calipers just yet. What I'll have should be ample stopping power for how I drive. How are the QFM a1rm pads on dust? Because I think I read they have more dust than the HPX... correct me if I'm wrong O.o

^^ Well that's 2 (Y) for QFM HPX vs 1 (N). Keep em' coming guys. Btw... just realised my rotors are setting me back just under a grand , prices I got were for individual rotors not per pair . Ah well... these things happen

Wash my car more regularly? 1-2 times a week wash and every fortnight wax any more regularly and I'd have no tank water left . Because the cars white, it turns the whole front end noticeably dirtier. BUT my MAIN concern will be no squeal. Because after 3 pads and a machined set of slotted rotors, I've achieved nothing but a little extra time before the problem reoccurs.

Thanks for your input =] . The reason why I'm after a low disc pad is because with the bendix ultimates, my (white) front wheels were almost grey going on black after a week's worth of driving compared to the back wheels which I dare say could have lasted a month and still remained noticeably cleaner. I'm well aware that the front brakes do the most work so more dust is usually expected. I was (not - because they're not suppose to) recommended the bendix heavy duty range from the DBA customer trade line. He said to stay clear of the ultimate's. However, I wasn't aware the heavy duties were a performance pad, but rather used for 4x4 purposes and heavy loads. What options would I have in the way of ceramic pads that would meet my requirements?

Are the shims you talking about the anti-rattle plates that back the pads? I have the originals, but I was getting a squeal with them as well so I took them out for my last set of pads. There really was no noticeable difference in feel and like I said, the squeal came back anyway >.<. Do you know which member sells the QFM HPX pads?

Hey there all, long time follower but I've only just decided to sign up. I drive an R33 GTS-T Series II M-Spec II (apparently there was only a few hundred made, I cannot find any decent information on them) Mostly around the logan/beenleigh area. Give us a yell if you spot me. I'm keen to get going on some cruises and stuff. P.s - Yes I was driving this around on my P's legally, but I'm on my opens now.

So I'm new here BUT, before anyone tells me I should read the Stickied thread, I have. Down the the last (15th) page, and have had no success in coming to a conclusion. I've currently got RDA front slotted (just machined) and stock rear rotors. I also have (atm) Ferodo's Thermo Quiet front disc pads and bendix standard pads in the rear. My reason for upgrading is that I have tried 3 pads to date in the front and have not been able to permanently rid of this damn squeal. Car - R33 Series II M-Spec II 96' Pads I've tried in the front: Bendix GCT normal: Gave a very noticable squeal on unmachined rotors - Dust was 'average' Bendix Ultimate: at first, they didn't squeal, then got progressively unbearable on unmachined rotors - VERY DUSTY! Ferodo Thermo Quiet: Brilliant to start off with as I finally got the rotors machined, only 2.5 weeks on and the squeal is coming back. Virtually no dust So, completely over with experimenting, I've decided to upgraded rotors and pads completely. I already have on order DBA4000 Gold drilled and slotted front and rear rotors. So that's not the issue. What I am after is a reliable pad that is virtually dust less (or can compare to the ferodo's as I have a white car with white wheels - very noticeable when covered in dust) and a pad that won't squeal or break down with in the first few months (if ever). I should mention now these will be 99.9% street use with the occasional plan of running the 1/4 down willowbank. Not really into track days (for now). I know there's probably been many topics on this, but I need some fresh opinions instead of digging through half useless thread posts. So to sum up what I'm looking for: No squeal VERY LOW dust Reliable for (normal to aggressive) street use Cost is not a huge issue, I'd prefer to pay more for quality. Thanks for anyone who posts.