Date:         Sat, 20 Oct 2018 18:57:14 -0400
Reply-To:     Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Wheel Squeal? Prevent a Tow
Comments: To: "ddbjorkman@verizon.net" <ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET>
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Yes, if what you hear is actually the wear indicators rubbing against the discs and you ignore that, eventually you will hear a more threatening grinding when the metal backing plates of the worn-through brake pads begin working their way through the discs. At this point it also becomes more costly. 

Stephen

Mobile

> On Oct 20, 2018, at 6:32 PM, ddbjorkman@verizon.net <ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET> wrote:
> 
> Hi Eric;Pull the wheel off and check the condition of your pads.  When they get thin, many, on purpose. will start to squeal.  This lets you know you need to replace them.  While in there, make sure your calipers are operating easily and freely.  Poke around (you have good fingers) to be sure nothing is broken, caught, missing, etc.
> Good Luck;Dave B.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Eric Caron <eric.caron@ICLOUD.COM>
> To: vanagon <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Sat, Oct 20, 2018 11:43 am
> Subject: Re: Wheel Squeal? Prevent a Tow
> 
> Hi Alex,
> 
> Darn, I meant to be a good describer of symptoms! 
> 
> It seems to be the front passenger side that makes the noise and is warmer then the other 3 wheels.
> 
> rear drums were recently replaced with GW heavy dudy drums.
> 
> They still shudder  now and then when used but this was happening ever sense I got them back from the work done.
> 
> So, I’m suspecting front wheel for the sound. Rear drom for my break shutter.
> 
> I’m more worried about the squeal at this point.
> 
> Please keep the ideas coming. 
> 
> Eric Caron 
> 85 GL Auto Westfalia 
> 
> 
> 
> On Oct 20, 2018, at 10:38, alex@mevay.org wrote:
> 
> I don't think you mentioned whether it was a front or rear wheel that
> was suspect, but I had similar symptoms that were due to a broken
> spring loose and grinding down inside a rear drum.  After pounding and
> prying the drum off, it was an easy fix with a replacement spring kit.
> 
> Alex