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Subject:Re: brake pad recommendations...
From:Steve W
Date:Sun, 11 May 2003 14:41:36 -0700

Hello,
It's always good to make sure ones caliper
sliders are in good shape.  It's just one piece
of the puzzle.
Steve
--- dave <dave@DAVE-BOWERS.COM> wrote:
> Hi Folks,
>
> I recently bought a set of front bad pads for
> my 1986 Westy. It took me
> no time to put them on ... and, for the first 2
> weeks they were more or
> less quiet.
>
> Now, 30 days later ... holy cow ... I can't
> drive my van with out them
> squealing loudly/sharply every time I come to a
> stop, from 20 mph to 0.
>
> I bought what my local parts store had in stock
> that day ... I was
> really low on pad wear and had to get
> something. They were only $24.00.
> ADP's or some such name. Nothing too remarkable
> about them. So .. I get
> what I pay for.
>
> Now I am ready to pay more if need be  and am
> looking for a good brand.
> Please, pass on any suggestions for brand,
> make, model or style (i.e.
> metalic vs semi). Price is not a factor. I just
> want quieter front
> brakes.
>
> Thanks much,
> Cheers,
> dave

=====
Steve
croatoa@yahoo.com

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