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Re: brake squeak

To: Dave Carpenter <d.carpenter7@verizon.net>
Subject: Re: brake squeak
From: Alan Seigrist Blue 100 <healey.nut@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 16:15:10 +0800
James / Dave -

Yes, that's true I didn't think of that.  Should check the tension in the
castle nuts on the hubs while you're at it.

Best Regards,

Alan

On 2/14/06, Dave Carpenter <d.carpenter7@verizon.net> wrote:
>
> A wheel bearing could be going bad, they'll act that way too. Side load
> on a corner and brake drag can shut them up causing the symptoms you
> describe.
>
> Dave
>
> James Shope wrote:
>
> >need some help.  got an intermittent squeak in left front disk brake. can
> tap
> >brake and squeak stops. figure i have a sticking piston.  problem is that
> when
> >it is squeaking along and i turn the wheel slightly to the right the
> squeaking
> >stops, then resumes when travelling straight ahead.  if it is not
> sqeaking and
> >i turn the wheel slightly to the left, the squeaking begins, then will
> quit
> >when wheel is neutralized. i thought of loose wheel, but it is tight and
> brake
> >pads are worn evenly.  any ideas.  healeymanjim




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