Gallardo Brake Squeal

5to1 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-21-2004, 01:46 PM

I've got about 950 miles on my Gallardo and the brakes squeal.

They dont do it all the time or at least I cant hear it all the time.

Should I worry about this. Its going in for its first service soon, so shall i just leave it till then?

Thanks

**jamesketchell** · #2 (**permalink**) 10-21-2004, 02:23 PM

I wouldnt worry about it too much. My car does the same, when it went in for its service i told them about it and they couldnt find anything wrong. Seems to happen when the brakes get hot, which could be down to a build up of brake dust on the leading edge of the pad.

**mhh** · #3 (**permalink**) 10-21-2004, 03:17 PM

Same here. With more miles, the problem seems to reduce and becomes more intermittent. Mine hardly ever does it now (12,000km)

**twinturbodiablo** · #4 (**permalink**) 10-21-2004, 08:20 PM

I wouldn't worry about it.A little squeek is expected with Hi Performance pads.

5to1 · #5 (**permalink**) 10-21-2004, 09:25 PM

Kool, just thought I'd check before I found myself heading for a brick wall with no breaks

Its very inconsistent. Sometimes it happeneds in the morning, other times at the end of a long drive.

Thanks for the info.

tcm · #6 (**permalink**) 10-21-2004, 09:29 PM

You probably just have some slight glazing on the pad/rotor surface that is causing the noise. Very common when you do repetetive light braking. Try slamming on the brakes to break through the built up glaze and the nosie should go away. Very common on many high performance brake systems.

henrus · #7 (**permalink**) 10-22-2004, 01:39 AM

yeah, i had the same issue (more of a hum rather than a squeak, really), and the dealer said to do the same thing. it seems to have resolved the problem by applying a strong brake press a couple times. the squeaking is nothing compared to a Ferrari 550. that car is known for its very annoying, high-pitched squealing, and there's apparently nothing you can really do about it except replace them with aftermarkets.

**lamborghinikid** · #8 (**permalink**) 10-23-2004, 12:10 AM

My 6.0 does the same thing. I just had a full service and they said the brakes were perfect ! So i will have to go with shawn on this one and say it has to be the high performance brake pads.

5to1 · #9 (**permalink**) 10-25-2004, 08:19 PM

i'll give the sharp braking a try.

NOTE TO SELF: make sure there isnt a truck behind you when u do this!

**tako** · #10 (**permalink**) 10-25-2004, 08:33 PM

10,000 miles. I still have that, too.

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