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Date:         Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:22:20 -0700
Reply-To:     neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Whistle-like sound from front brake (searched)
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Hi all.


I don't recognize this brake sound. It's not a typical high pitched
brake squeal. Hopefully list wisdom can some light.


I drive/use brakes for ~ 10 minutes, then when pushing brake pedal
through first 1/2 of travel, a 1/2 second whistle sound, comes from
the front.


And.....


Pulled the wheels, pads/rotors look ok, but I hear a *slight* grinding
noise when braking at slower speeds. (with a quieter engine, I hear
more noises!)


Any pointers where to look first for cause of whistle sound?


Could the *slight* grinding sound be due to metallic pads?


The brakes are ok, but if I install dealership pads/pins, I'd like to
pinpoint the whistle source problem before that.


Much thanks,


Neil.






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