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Anyone else: New pads squeal more than the old ones

I replaced pads and rotors and now the brakes squeal at low speed even though stopping performance is good. Hardware was cleaned and lubricated. Is some noise normal during bedding or should I pull everything apart again?
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QuattroGal45Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 10, 2026permalink
Get the messy numbers in writing first. Call your insurer in Ohio before you fall in love with the 2024 Land Rover Defender. If they balk, that's your answer. On “new pads squeal more than the old,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Did the worksheet show tax yet? If GAP is bundled I'm making them unbundle it.
RoadTech95Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 10, 2026permalink
Walk if they won't put it on a buyer’s order. Two 2024 Land Rover Defender quotes only help if both include tax, title, and the same options. Screenshot the worksheet if you can. Do that first. I've seen both outcomes, which is why I'd test instead of assume. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
QuattroGal45Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 10, 2026permalink
Walk if they won't put it on a buyer’s order. In Ohio, insurance quotes flipped a 2024 Land Rover Defender comparison for me more than the sale price did. That's the part that actually changes the decision. When does it actually happen? I've seen both outcomes, which is why I'd test instead of assume. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.
ColdStartTuner16Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 10, 2026permalink
Treat this like a math problem, not a vibe. GAP, paint, and nitrogen are optional until you run the 2024 Land Rover Defender numbers without them. I'd rather lose the car than buy a foggy deal. If it doesn't change the out-the-door or the repair estimate, it's noise. PPI guy I use is booked until next week, so I'm waiting.
PistonDad44Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 10, 2026permalink
I would not stare at the monthly. If one piece looks too good on the 2024 Land Rover Defender, hunt doc fees, accessories, and the APR next. Screenshot the worksheet if you can. Had a similar mess a couple years ago and that's what finally sorted it. Make the next action something you can finish this week. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
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