Date:         Sun, 13 May 2001 11:55:46 -0400
Reply-To:     Carl Hansen <carl_hansen@ieee.org>
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From:         Carl Hansen <carl_hansen@ieee.org>
Subject:      Brakes squeel
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Dang,

The left rear brake squeels like terrible.  Sounds like metal on metal,
only happens if I hit the brakes hard.  If I set the brakes softly, they
don't squeel so bad, if at all.

I really thought I had it.  Pulled the back left drum and PARTS fell out.
Specifically, the springs and retainers that hold the center of the shoe.
Lots of pad left.  Drums are fine and flat without grooving.  Didn't see
any glazing, but I suppose I wouldn't know what to look for as far as
glazing goes.

So I replaced the retainers and got the springs set in place and it still
squeels.

ANY Ideas??

Ch

'89 SyncroBeast Vanagon - Thank god for Brother-in-laws. SyncroBeast
together.  It's a long story, someday we'll recover and tell it.
'87 16V GTI
'80 850 Yamaha Special
'87 16V GTI w/ hale damage - parting out - body gone, parts remain
'89 16V GTI w/ toasted motor
'86 Scirocco (8 valve w/ auto) - SO's
toooo many parts to count, all hauled out to NJ!!
Man, no wonder we were 7,000 lbs over!!!

New Jursey   (our hearts remain in MinneSnowta)

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