I'd file a 45 degree angle on to the leading edge of the pads (known as a
"Volvo" cut in the 80's) and see if that changes anything.
Cheap and quick
Pete Koernig '70 1600 we brakes rebuilt in 2008
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> 1. Brake question (Dan
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>All,
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>I have an issue with my brakes that I have had since I
bought the car. On
>shorter drives, I have no issues, but when I drive for
more than an hour I get
>this squeak from the brakes. It sounds like a
squealer on modern disc brakes
>to alert when the pads are getting low. I get
it on both front brakes but not
>all the time and not always at the same
time. Stepping on the brakes makes it
>go away for a while, but the it comes
back. Some times it is a chirp chirp
>chirp and other times its a constant
squeal.
>
>So far, I have replaced the hoses with stainless steal, replaced
the pads,
>rebuilt the calipers, and bled the brakes several times. They are
correctly
>and fully adjusted. Any thoughts as to the cause? It seems like
the calipers
>are not retracting completely, but I don't know why. The
problems seems worse
>on hot days, but happens in the cold too.
>
>The pads
are a bit tight in the caliper. should they be filed down on the
>edges?
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>Thanks in advance for your knowledge.
>
>Dan
>Dairyland Datsuns
>68 1600.
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