Date:         Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:29:50 -0700
Reply-To:     Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Whistle-like sound from front brake (searched)
Comments: To: neil N <musomuso@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <c4e7c5f90808181336i62a2e2aelb8fc2cc937359d55@mail.gmail.com>
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Why is it that you have to take the car apart first, instead of just trying
the method I described?  Just asking.

Try calling Amelia at Roger Jobs VW in Bellingham if you want a different
view of the parts issue.

On Mon, Aug 18, 2008 at 1:36 PM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks Jake.
>
> Good to know the "whistle" may only be a glazing issue.
>
> (or where you kindly providing an idea for the "*slight* grinding" ?)
>
> I may pull them out to have a look too.
>
> On a related note, the dealership here in North Vancouver (Capilano
> Volkswagen) said there was only 5 sets of pads left??
>
> Hard to imagine.....
>
> Neil.
>
> On Mon, Aug 18, 2008 at 12:31 PM, Jake de Villiers
> <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Try a couple of *serious* stops from 55 MPH to deglaze the pads.  Use
> > maximum braking.  Don't get rear-ended!
> >
> > On Mon, Aug 18, 2008 at 11:22 AM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> 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.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> Neil Nicholson '81 JettaWesty "Jaco
> >>
> >>
> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
> >> http://web.mac.com/tubaneil
> >> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Jake
> > 1984 Vanagon GL
> > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
> > Crescent Beach, BC
> > www.crescentbeachguitar.com
> > http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Neil Nicholson '81 JettaWesty "Jaco
>
> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
> http://web.mac.com/tubaneil
> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
>



--
Jake
1984 Vanagon GL
1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
Crescent Beach, BC
www.crescentbeachguitar.com
http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27