Date:         Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:06:56 -0700
Reply-To:     Mike Elliott <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Mike Elliott <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Whistle-like sound from front brake (searched)
Comments: To: neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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I understand your discomfort but there may come a time when you need to
do such a stop for real. Testing the system (which also includes the
person behind the steering wheel) at a time and location of your
choosing is a real good idea beforehand.
--
Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
74 Utility Trailer: Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano
KG6RCR

On 8/18/2008 2:48 PM neil N wrote:

> For my comfort level, I'm a little hesitant to try "serious" stops at
> 55 mph unless they're needed for real.
>
> Guess it can't hurt to try a couple though. --- :^)
>
> Thanks for the pointer to Roger Jobs VW and the suggestions!
>
>
> Neil.
>
>
> On Mon, Aug 18, 2008 at 2:29 PM, Jake de Villiers
> <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 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:
>
>
>>>>> 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.
>