Weather and temperature can certainly have an effect on your pads and
rotors. It can happen over night, too.

For the last 2 months, Portland, Oregon has had it's share of hot weather.
My Westy's brakes have had a hard time staying cool as I drove down some of
the long hills behind town.. The brakes would heat up, and squeal at a very
high pitched level when I used them a lot and if it was hot out. I was kind
of embarrassed pulling in to the busy shopping district with all the loud
noises my brakes would make after descending the hill. I felt very bad for
all the black labs who's ears and heads were about to explode.

Over night, fall has returned, with the temp dropping from 65-70 at 10 pm,
to 45- 60. Last night had the first real feel of fall in the air. As I drove
home form dinner, my front brakes are squeaking and popping when I apply
them. It almost sounds rubbery, and clown light. I was kind of amused with
the new set of sounds and the new looks I get when I slow for pedestrians.

I've had my brakes looked at twice since I bought it to make sure there is
nothing wrong with them. The have normal wear, and are at 90% pad left, and
were given thumbs up each time. It was just interesting how noticeable the
difference was, literally ... over night.

As a side note, can anyone recommend a brake pad brand with might help
reduce the annoying LOUD squeal I get when my brakes get hot?

and finally, would anyone know the name of the font that VW uses for the
"Westfalia" name on the top of our campers? I'd like to make my own sticker
and wondered if I can do it with the same look and feel as the Westy name
tag.

Just curious,

thanks,
dave

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dave bowers
Portland, Oregon
1986 Westy "HMS Beagle"
http://www.dave-bowers.com/vw