Date:         Fri, 5 May 1995 07:32:41 -0700 (PDT)
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Steve Johnson <sjohnson@pcocd2.intel.com>
Subject:      Re: Best Vanaogon Brake Pads?

So Rich Smith says:
> 
> The first time I had the brake pads replaced was at 100K (bought it at 95k).
> The dealer did the work and used whatever the dealer uses. Right away the
> pads started leaving black dust on the alloy wheels which had not happened
> before. For the next 37k miles, I have put up with the awful black dust on
> my nice allow wheels. :-(

I've had brake dust from day one of owning my van and have never heard
of other pads that don't.  I really prefer OEM brakes for all of my cars
since they seem to work the best.  But it ain't no fun trying to keep
those alloys clean.  So I know what you mean.

> Well the pads started squeeking a little the other day, so I am thinking
> maybe I will change the pads this time, especially if you guys can tell me a
> good brand/type of pad to buy that wont garf up my wheels and will not
> squeek excessively.
> 

I used some of that anti-squeal/squeek goop on the back of my pads and it
seems to keep them from making any noise.  You might try it on your next
pad change.

Steven 

sjohnson@pcocd2.intel.com