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Date:         26 Oct 1994 16:37:46 U
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From:         "Norman Leong" <norman_leong@synoptics.com>
Subject:      Re-gimmie some opinions

Jack A. wrote:


>I had the same experience - the metal pads were supposed to be better,
>but I could never make them quiet.  Switched to some composit ones (a step
>up the ladder says the dealer) and that seemed to solve the problem.


>Metalics just don't seem to work.




Did anyone get their rotors turned when they replaced their pads?


There're also these anti-squeal compounds that you're supposed to be able
to stick on the back of the pads to help keep them quiet, although I've 
never had to use them.


Although I don't have metallic pads (like the Metal Masters) on my van,
I have them on a car, and I think they work pretty well.  I don't see a
specific reason why metallics wouldn't work on a VW bus/van/camper, unless
the tolerances are really crappy (on the pad, not the vehicle).


Norman
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