Robert Allen wrote:
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> Rick Jennings wrote:
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> > Does anyone have an idea why the front brakes squeal just as coming to a
> > complete stop with light pressure applied? No noise with heavy pressure.
> > This only started since I replaced the pads prox. 5,000 miles ago. It's
> > getting worse. I've checked for cats in the wheels. No luck there.
>
> You might try getting your discs turned to knock off the slight waviness.
> But it's usually caused by dust and the demise of asbestos brake pads. They
> make some blue goo that is anti-squeal that is smeared on the backside of
> the brake pad (around the caliper puck) that is supposed to limit the noise.
>
You can also put a layer of 10 mil PVC plumber's tape on the back of
the pads, or there is an adhesive backed plastic specifically for the
purpose os unsquealing the brakes.
Regards,
Dave Ambrose
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