Brake noises are usually the result of poor fit, something missing, or
rotor surface problems including glazing.

On the early dual piston calipers you need the silencing shims between the
piston and the pads and the top spring (the clip held down by the pad
pins) needs to be in good condition to keep the pads from vibrating. You
also need to be sure the caliper housing is not rusted or excessive worn
where the pads slide down. As for the choice of pads, you really want
metallic and a high friction rating of FF or FG. The real hard EE pads
just do not have enough bite to make you feel like you have brakes. Make
sure the rotors are not worn or cut excessively. Wear limit is 11 mm.

Dennis

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neil N
Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2008 4:09 PM
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Subject: What Type/brand of brake pad? + Rotor question - PICS

Hi all.

This for an '81 with Teves.

My fronts have a slight* grinding sound. I think I'm not used to the
sound of metallic or semi metallic pads.

Is this pad metallic or semi metallic?

http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/BrakePadFront.jpg/BrakePadFront-full;init:
jpg

First letter of PN might be O, G, or U but the rest is:

RID 278 171

A - 20011

Anyone know the brand? Just curious for future reference.

Is this rotor surface glazed?

http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/RotorPS.jpg/RotorPS-full;init:.jpg

Both at 12.5 mm and have no bad marks.

Much thanks.

Neil.

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