> > > i'm told that ceramic pads are all i can do to stop my front
> brakes from
> > > squeaking. they are really loud, annoying and embarrassing. anyone
> know
> > > where i can get front pads that will not squeak for an 80 tr7
> ? thanks,
> >
> > Have you tried the aluminum sheets that get stuck to the backside of the
> > pads ? They worked on my TR3A.
> >
> > Randall
> >
>
> What aluminum sheets? Where do you get them? I tried anti-squeal
> grease on
> the back of the pads (you do put it on the back, right? :-)) but
> that didn't
> last long. I was told to use anti-sieze, I was going to try that next.
Hmmm, I had no idea these were so unusual, but I can't seem to find a photo
on the 'net. I bought mine at the local auto supply (Clark's Discount Auto
in Bellflower, CA). The name is "HELP! Universal Brake Silencer Shim", P/N
13099. ISTR it was about $5 for a set of 4.
Randall
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