Velma 82 na diesel westy
On Jan 20, 2013 2:41 PM, "Peter Krogh" <peter@peterkrogh.com> wrote:

> Continuing to do the work to put the 85 westy back on the road.
>
> Put new (used) tires and wheels on.  While the front passenger side was
> off, I noticed some friction when turing the wheel - as though the brakes
> were touching on part of the rotor.  The rotor looks okay - not too scored.
>  I had the pads replaced, but I don't think he did anything to the calipers.
>
> When I drive, I'm pretty sure I'm hearing some kind of friction in the
> front right wheel area. Took the wheel off and the friction is definitely
> there for part of the rotation. Shining a light through the gap between pad
> and rotor, I can see the gap disappear when the friction starts, and open
> up again when the friction disappears.
>
> Any suggestions on what to do about that? It has been maybe 400 miles
> since brakes were done (but the mechanic is 1.5 hours away, so anything I
> can do myself might be more convenient.)
>
> Does this mean new rotors are needed?  Are the calipers not retracting
> properly?  I don't see any kind of adjustment in Bently.  The wheel is not
> smoking or anything.
>
> Also, should I grease the front wheel bearings?  I was wondering if that
> was the source of the noise.  Can I just ry off the grease cap and squirt a
> bunch f heavy grease in?
>
> Any help appreciated.
>
> Peter