Date:         Tue, 2 Oct 2001 12:05:07 -1000
Reply-To:     Mick Kalber <hotlava@INTERPAC.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mick Kalber <hotlava@INTERPAC.NET>
Subject:      Re: Squealing Brakes
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> That said, a brake squeal is caused by vibration, which may be due to any
> number of factors, including worn or missing brake hardware, an imperfect
> rotor, or indeed glazed pads.

or rust formed on the rotor itself?

mick
hilo, hawaii

----- Original Message -----
From: The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 1:14 AM
Subject: Re: Squealing Brakes


> > If the new replacement pads didn't have the correct replacement
> > hardware, such as the OE pads come with, more than likely the anti
> > squeak plates weren't replaced, or eliminated, causing the problem.
> >
> > Factory is always better.
>
>
>
> I have OEM Pagid or Girling brake pads for Vanagons at much cheaper than
> dealer prices...
> $19.95 for '80-85 (D195A)
> $29.95 for '86-91 (D3029A).
>
> That said, a brake squeal is caused by vibration, which may be due to any
> number of factors, including worn or missing brake hardware, an imperfect
> rotor, or indeed glazed pads.
>
> - Ron Salmon
>   The Bus Depot, Inc.
>   (215) 234-VWVW
>   www.busdepot.com
>
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