Yes, I've used the graphite solution successfully a number of times
going back to the late '60 when my (then) almost new 67.5 began
squeaking badly. In my experience, the squeak eventually went away
after several applications such that I didn't have to do it any more.
I noted no perceptible diminishment of braking capability, either.
Dave
'68 1600
Kailua-Kona
On Tuesday, October 24, 2006, at 08:51 AM, Keith0alan@aol.com wrote:
> That's what you would think but I didn't notice any reduction in
> braking
> efficiency. I did have a set of new pads just in case. The graphite
> and oil mix
> would be bad news but the straight powder is alright.
>
> keith
>
> In a message dated 10/24/2006 11:01:26 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
> dhyson@charter.net writes:
>
> I find what you have done to be a very clever solution although I am
> not
> sure I would accept the trade off it implies.Using what is
> essentially a
> lubricant on the friction face of the pad logically would reduce the
> grip of the pad and therefore the vibration that creates the noise.
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