Noisy Brake Pads - Need Advice!

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Originally Posted by luci5r

Sounds like a good deal - only problem is, I'm not really handy with stuff like this; and that's an understatement. Never replaced brake pads and not sure if I want to even attempt doing it on the H2.

The pads you mentioned run about $142 per pair ... so definitely not very expensive. But I'd have to get it done from someone. Not sure if any of these retail places would do it.
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On a side note -- I was reading another thread here and they replaced their OE with Ceramic Brake Pads to get rid of the noise; so I'm even more confused now.

I've always heard that ceramic pads REDUCE squeal...but, as far as disc brakes go, I only know what I hear. LOL!

I've been dealing with a squealing issue after getting new OEM pads and rotors put on...squealed since day one. I finally (19,000 miles later) took it back to the dealer and told them to bevel the edge of the pads, lubricate, shim, or whatever...just make them STOP squealing. They beveled the edges and applied 'anti-squeal' solution (whatever that is) to the pad and rotor...not a squeal since. Thank god... Best part? They didn't charge me a dime...whew!

My point is...before taking it to the shop, I was preparing to do all this work myself and started researching how difficult it was to change disc brakes. Check You Tube out for some instructional videos; it really doesn't look that hard...