Without those shims, the brakes will scream like a banshee. ----- Original Message ----- > ps: check for rotor run out, and or loose wheel bearings. > Howard > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Eric Caron" <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 5:39 PM > Subject: [VANAGON] Squealing brakes! Where to find missing shims? > Hi folks, > My breaks were done by a local independent shop. they mean well but > I've found many small problems in the past with work done. > My front breaks were done about 2,000 miles ago. about 700 miles ago they > started to squeal a little. Now they squeal a lot! It is to the point > that it is uncomfortable to be in the van. The breaks however seem to be > working fine. > Folks at Transporter Fest recommended that I purchase the front > break shims that go between the pads and calipers. They suspect the old > ones were tossed out with the old pads. > I've called a few venders and no one has them available. Anyone > know where I can get them? > These breaks are so loud my main van driver, girlfriend Heidi, is > avoiding the van! Not a good situation. > Help is appreciated! > Eric Caron > 85 GL Auto Westfalia |
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