Re: [T2] Squealing Brakes

[Doktor Tim <doktortim@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 09:18 PM 10/01/2001 -0500, you wrote:
>
>Patient: 83 Westfalia Air Cooled
>Treatment so far: New Bendix Rotors, New Wheel Bearings and Seals, New
>Metallic Brake Pads, New Calipers.
>Are there any little fiber separators or something that will stop these
>squealing brakes ?.
>The old brakes were this way and I never did find a fix.
>I followed the break in instructions of stopping gently for about 20
>tiimes from 30 mph.

Non-migrating grease on the back of the pads, on the edges, on the pins and
on the spreader spring and pins. Just a thin film is all that is called
for. I use the Sta-Lube product designed for the purpose. Factory pads,
soft, black and non-metallic. On the breakin, you must be sure to give a
1/4 mile between applications to insure you don't overheat them. Also, when
reusing rotors in good order, bevel the outer and inner edges of the pads
with a file so they don't ride on the wear ridges of the rotor. Metallic
pads not only create a higher propensity for squeeks, but will wear out
your rotors much faster.
T.P. Stephens
Doktor Tim's