I've been chasing a rear brake squeal (front are fine) for a long time without success. I've tried....

Pads: Wagner thermoquiet semi metallic & Akebono ultra premium ceramic .... no difference

Caliper: replaced with brand new Lockhead (aka 'AP') brand

Rotors now have about 25k on them. And this has been a issue since they had 10k on them.

Light sanding with 400 grit sand paper removes the glaze and helps for a short while, but the squeal returns every time.

I've lubed all the sides of the pads and put the red goop on the back with almost no change. Everything I've tried helps a little for a short while and then they just go back to squealing.

So I'm about to replace the final part of the system, the rotors.

The rotors currently on the truck are the 'standard' rotors from BA so take that off the list.

What have you found to be good quality rotors at a decent price?

 

I have Brembro rotors- no issues.
Rockauto has them for $45 ea.
(got the fronts on clearence for $25 ea. a while back)

 

I got some slotted, dimpled rotors from Atlantic British that work beautifully and yes, I did get them because I got excited by how they look...even if people can’t see them...I know they’re there.

 

Gearing up for the bearing/pad project soon and remembered your post.
54 mins in try Ferodo pads?

 

I went with the Brembo. So far so good. Enjoying the silence.