Date:         Mon, 4 Aug 2008 15:33:42 -0700
Reply-To:     neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Opinion needed on brake shoe cracking. PICS
Comments: To: BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com>
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Thanks Ben

"sigh".

I'll have to have a word with my parts guy. I certainly asked about
the quality when purchased.

I had my assembly/work checked shortly after I installed all the
parts. He said it was "ok". Even with a broken odometer (at the time)
maybe the manufacturer will give a refund. I doubt I even have 20K
km's on them.

I've read in the archives that dealership shoes are the way to go.

I'd rather not trust the archives for current info.

Anyone know what brand shoes and front pads the VW dealers (in Canada
eh?) carry these days?  If so, are they still any good?

While there, I might get some front pads too.... "cha ching". --- ;^)

I see absolutely no reason to go with non dealership if VW still sells
the goot schtuff.

Sorry can't recall what brand I installed, though I'm sure my parts
guy will know. Maybe it's on the receipt.....

Thanks for the opinions/help.



Neil.

On Mon, Aug 4, 2008 at 3:09 PM, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> On 8/4/08, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Is this cracking normal? Can I keep using these shoes?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Neil.
>
>
> Had this happen to my van. Kept it for a short while longer. One cold
> morning, the friction
> came completely off. Found out when I hit the brakes. Got a loud BANG!
> Then it was followed
> by an occasional thumping. After dissembly, it was obvious that the shoes
> had come "unglued."
>
> I'd dump the bad shoes and get new ones. Better safe than sorry. They will
> only get worse.
>
>
> BenT



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