Date:         Sun, 11 May 2003 16:34:40 -0700
Reply-To:     wilden1@JUNO.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: brake pad recommendations...
Comments: To: dave@DAVE-BOWERS.COM
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There are a few trick you might want to try.
#1) Check the slack in your front wheel bearings. Tighten the lock nut if
necessary.
#2) Cut a slight 45 degree bevel on the edges of the pad.
#3) If the steel slip separators are missing between the pad and brake
puck, cut some from coffee can or soft drink can (steel works as well as
aluminum.)
#4) Get some brake pad goop / I don't know the proper name, it's similar
to silicone sealer but 20 times the price. Comes in tiny little flat
squeeze packs at about 98 cents each. Two will do the job.

Stan Wilder

On Sun, 11 May 2003 13:05:50 -0700 dave <dave@DAVE-BOWERS.COM> writes:
> Hi Folks,
>
> I recently bought a set of front bad pads for my 1986 Westy. It took
> me
> no time to put them on ... and, for the first 2 weeks they were more
> or
> less quiet.
>
> Now, 30 days later ... holy cow ... I can't drive my van with out
> them
> squealing loudly/sharply every time I come to a stop, from 20 mph to
> 0.
>
> I bought what my local parts store had in stock that day ... I was
> really low on pad wear and had to get something. They were only
> $24.00.
> ADP's or some such name. Nothing too remarkable about them. So .. I
> get
> what I pay for.
>
> Now I am ready to pay more if need be  and am looking for a good
> brand.
> Please, pass on any suggestions for brand, make, model or style
> (i.e.
> metalic vs semi). Price is not a factor. I just want quieter front
> brakes.
>
> Thanks much,
> Cheers,
> dave
>
>

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