Brake noises are usually not the result of the pads themselves. You
should use new anti-squeal shims behind the pads and replace the spring
plate the sits between the pads and the retaining pins. These parts get
weak from heat and age. Always replace. Make sure the rotor surface is
good and the rotor has not worn below 11mm, and is not tapered.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Joe Tu
Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 5:36 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Alternator wobble?

Hello,

In all the time I've had my van the alternators ALL had some wobble in
the
shaft, even the rebuilt one I got had a littttttle wobble. The one in my
van
right now has like...maybe 1/4" wobble in the back bearing, it runs
fine,
with the belt tightened up. Is this a common thing with the atlernators
or
did I just get a weird rebuild! If it is WACK, then WHO makes a rebuild
that
won't develop wobble and where can I get it!

Joe
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