Also there is one other desperation move......Ever notice some rotors have a
small grove machined in the friction surface? The reason for that grove is
to hold the pads, keeping them from moving around and squeaking.

Howard

----- Original Message -----
From: "J Stewart" <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 6:23 PM
Subject: Re: Squealing brakes! Where to find missing shims?

> Without those shims, the brakes will scream like a banshee.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
>> ps: check for rotor run out, and or loose wheel bearings.
>
>> Howard
>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Eric Caron" <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET>
>> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>> Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 5:39 PM
>> Subject: [VANAGON] Squealing brakes! Where to find missing shims?
>
>> Hi folks,
>
>> My breaks were done by a local independent shop. they mean well but
>> I've found many small problems in the past with work done.
>
>> My front breaks were done about 2,000 miles ago. about 700 miles ago they
>> started to squeal a little. Now they squeal a lot! It is to the point
>> that it is uncomfortable to be in the van. The breaks however seem to be
>> working fine.
>
>> Folks at Transporter Fest recommended that I purchase the front
>> break shims that go between the pads and calipers. They suspect the old
>> ones were tossed out with the old pads.
>
>> I've called a few venders and no one has them available. Anyone
>> know where I can get them?
>
>> These breaks are so loud my main van driver, girlfriend Heidi, is
>> avoiding the van! Not a good situation.
>
>> Help is appreciated!
>
>> Eric Caron
>> 85 GL Auto Westfalia