Squeeling front brake

[The Doctor 46]

I fitted titanium pins and new pads. The brakes didn't squeal before and didn't squeal after. I did use copper slip on the back of the pads similar to what Ianmc mentioned as I always have and thought everybody did. I know when the garage changed the discs and pads on my last car they used copper slip too. Anyway, no sqeal. I'll bet your breaks won't squeal either. Good luck. 

[Jack Meoff]

Just came back from a quick test ride after fitting everything, didn't use any copper grease except the tiniest bit on the thread of the pins. So far so good. No squealing,  just lever a little spongey and slight binding which I expect to disappear when everything has bedded in. Will post another update when I've added some miles but it's looking positive so far.

[endintears]

My understanding is the grease on the back of the pads thing as a way of reducing noise comes from the practice of putting a layer of grease between the underside of the clip on type of shim and the back of the pad to act as a damper.
I know for sure that not many years ago some OE car pads [VAG] were manufactured that way for that very reason.
This vid explains what I mean.

[Jack Meoff]

As mentioned before, some people swear by it, others swear at it. Both arguments have their merits I guess. I've done it that way for years but this time I'm going without it.

[Jack Meoff]

Just put 50 miles on the pads. Probably around 90% bedded in now.  No squealing and easy set off the anti lock with 2 fingers. Couldn't be happier.
Last pads were definitely the cause as far as I can tell.

[The Doctor 46]

Glad you got it sorted