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Date:         Tue, 21 Nov 1995 13:39:51 -0500
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From:         djenkins@foxboro.com (Drew Jenkins)
Subject:      RE: Rear brakes squeak

Mike write:

> This is not VW experience, but rather old US auto experience. > > Yes, the complaint about bonded linings was that they might squeak. Some > cars wrap the brake drum with a spring similar to that used to close a > screen door. This stops the drum from ringing which is the real cause of > the squeak. Perhaps you might try that.

What is the risk of having this spring slip off? Can I notch the drum so it won't move?

Drew


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