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Date:         Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:10:13 -0400
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: What Type/brand of brake pad? + Rotor question - PICS
Comments: To: neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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Brake noises are usually the result of poor fit, something missing, or rotor surface problems including glazing.

On the early dual piston calipers you need the silencing shims between the piston and the pads and the top spring (the clip held down by the pad pins) needs to be in good condition to keep the pads from vibrating. You also need to be sure the caliper housing is not rusted or excessive worn where the pads slide down. As for the choice of pads, you really want metallic and a high friction rating of FF or FG. The real hard EE pads just do not have enough bite to make you feel like you have brakes. Make sure the rotors are not worn or cut excessively. Wear limit is 11 mm.

Dennis

-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of neil N Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2008 4:09 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: What Type/brand of brake pad? + Rotor question - PICS

Hi all.

This for an '81 with Teves.

My fronts have a slight* grinding sound. I think I'm not used to the sound of metallic or semi metallic pads.

Is this pad metallic or semi metallic?

http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/BrakePadFront.jpg/BrakePadFront-full;init: jpg

First letter of PN might be O, G, or U but the rest is:

RID 278 171

A - 20011

Anyone know the brand? Just curious for future reference.

Is this rotor surface glazed?

http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/RotorPS.jpg/RotorPS-full;init:.jpg

Both at 12.5 mm and have no bad marks.

Much thanks.

Neil.

-- Neil Nicholson '81 JettaWesty "Jaco http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engi nes http://web.mac.com/tubaneil http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/


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