Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:45:28 -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)
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Thanks Jake. Good point. (as Rocket just mentioned)
I'll take care of it. --- :^)
But, I'll bring it by soon so you can see the work I've done!
Neil.
On Mon, Aug 18, 2008 at 3:30 PM, Jake de Villiers
<crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:
> If you don't know that it pulls say hard right when you mash the brake pedal
> then you might as well stay home!
>
> You need to know what you've got Neil, the sooner the better. If you're
> worried bring it down here and I'll do it for you but you HAVE to find out
> what you've got.
>
> On Mon, Aug 18, 2008 at 3:17 PM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> 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.
>> >>
>> >
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> 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/
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