Hi All,

I've got a similar problem with mine.  I replaced the pads last year with
the Napa lifetime warranty pads.  After a year they were squealing and
grinding.  I tried cleaning them a few times and reapplying the stop squeak
but no luck.  So I took them back and got a new pair.  The grinding went
away but the squeal remains.  I am beginning to think ye ol vanagon would
like the old fashion kind of pads that have nothing in them and only cost
about $15.  which is about where I am at.

Jere
90 GL
88 GL

P.S. Leaky tanks fixed! And it only took three tries.

 -----Original Message-----
From:   Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]  On Behalf Of
Mick Kalber
Sent:   Monday, October 01, 2001 8:44 PM
To:     vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject:        Re: Squealing Brakes

Speaking of squealing brakes... I put new front rotors and pads on my syncro
about four months ago.  for the first month she braked fine... no noise.
then after doing some fourwheeling and running through a few puddles... one
of them (at least partially) salt water, she started to squeal... but only
on the first stop after a new startup.  doesn't usually repeat after quick
stops at the store or wherever to run errands and what not, but will
definitely repeat if left for several hours or overnight.  after the first
stop each time, she never does it again on that trip.  still brakes fine,
but the initial squealing each time is annoying.  any ideas?

mick
89 syncro westy
hilo, hawaii

----- Original Message -----
From: Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, October 01, 2001 4:18 PM
Subject: Squealing Brakes

> Patient: 83 Westfalia Air Cooled
> Treatment so far: New Bendix Rotors, New Wheel Bearings and Seals, New
> Metallic Brake Pads, New Calipers.
> Are there any little fiber separators or something that will stop these
> squealing brakes ?.
> The old brakes were this way and I never did find a fix.
> I followed the break in instructions of stopping gently for about 20
> tiimes from 30 mph.
>
> Stan Wilder
> 83 Westfalia Air Cooled
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