Date:         Sun, 10 May 2015 11:43:29 -0400
Reply-To:     Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Brake squeal
Comments: To: Geneva Saint-Amour <genevasaintamour@hotmail.com>
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Some pads are meant to have thin metal shims between the pads and the
caliper pistons.  I believe that these are intended to reduce squealing.
There is also a liquid that you apply from a squeeze bottle, putting it on
the back of the pads, probably between the pads and the shims.  It is
suupposed to stiffen into a plastic cushion that absorbs vibration.  Should
be at your local FLAPS.

Good luck,
Larry A.


On Sun, May 10, 2015 at 10:38 AM, Geneva Saint-Amour <
genevasaintamour@hotmail.com> wrote:

> Hey listers-  You know you should be camping with the kids instead of
> reading this email.  But since you are, here is the question. Why do our
> front brakes still squeal?  We have replaced the pads (twice).  This time
> we put the GoWesty ones with the tapered edges.  We have tried the brake
> treatment spray.  It works for a few days and then we are back to
> squealing.  They stop us just fine, but they scream like crazy when we
> apply them.  Tired of turning heads and making folks think we are running
> on the wear indicators!
>
>