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i got EBC Green Stuff which has never squeaked, (until tonight)  , great brakes though, if they're bad i plan on gettin the same ones again
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Originally posted by 2svts:
I have turned my rotors front and rear replaced the rear pads and resurfaced the front pads since they are almost new, but they still FREAKIN squeel, 
Which pads can I put on to stop the squeeling I am on somewhat of a budget like under $60 or $70 if possible!
I have been totally pleased for over 20k miles with the Mintex A/F brake pads and shoes that I purchased from BAT. They fall under your $$ considerations: http://65.109.103.142/files/cbrake.pdf
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I have no life
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I too am pleased with the mintex pads from BAT, I also used their "european" rotors on the front.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
CEG Dragon Run - October 13-15
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my next mod will be cross drilledrotors for all four...preferably from brembo and preferably 13inchers... 
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I have had a bad experience with EBC Greens. As I posted in the nearby EBC thread, these things are squeeling like crazy on my SVT with new rotors up front. Went through the bed in and all that jazz and after a few hundred miles the squeeling began. It is about to drive my batty. Talked to Tire Rack and they recommended I pull them of and replace with the other oem replacement pads they carry (can't recall the brand right now) because people with contours had been having probs with the greens. This is my experience, it seems others have been happy with the greens.
Craig-
99 SVT Contour
Tropic Green/Prairie Tan
K&N Drop in Air Filter
"knauberized" doors
17" Konig Theories - silver
215/45/17 Pirelli PZero Nero M&S
BAT Kit
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Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
I too am pleased with the mintex pads from BAT, I also used their "european" rotors on the front.
This is EXACTLY the route I went. Couldn't be more pleased.
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Originally posted by contour_r_us:
Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
I too am pleased with the mintex pads from BAT, I also used their "european" rotors on the front.
This is EXACTLY the route I went. Couldn't be more pleased.
Ditto, and at all 4 corners, but mine are still pretty dusty, and I've noticed a slight amount of squeal under light brake application (as when easing off the brakes as the car comes to a stop). It is hardly noticeable, except when there is no other traffic noise and the windows are down.
Function before fashion.
'96 Contour SE
"Toss the Contour into a corner, and it's as easy to catch as a softball thrown by a preschooler." -Edmunds, 1998
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y'all need to use brake anti-squeek between the pads and the calipers. that has helped EVERY squeeling problem i've ever had with brakes, two VWs, a chevy, a honda, and the SVT.
some pads DO squeel more than others, but usually can be minimized by the rubberized anti-squeel coat.
you can find it in different varieties at all autoparts stores...
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you're pads are supposed to be somewhat visible underneath your caliper right? If so, I think I can explain my squeeking problem 
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