Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:17:38 -0700
Reply-To: neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From: neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Whistle-like sound from front brake (searched)
In-Reply-To: <48A9F280.7050806@gmail.com>
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True. --- :^)
I'm not knocking Vanagons here, but it's an older Westy with high KM's
(but then who doesn't have high miles/km's ..... --- ;^) so I figured
I'd save that for a special occasion. Anyway.....
You're right. And Jakes suggestion is a good one.
I'll try it out! --- :^)
Thanks,
Neil.
On Mon, Aug 18, 2008 at 3:06 PM, Mike Elliott <camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote:
> 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.
>>
>
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