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Subject:Re: Squealing brakes! Where to find missing shims?
From:Neil N
Date:Wed, 22 Oct 2014 18:01:17 -0700

I did this. The fronts have rarely squealed. Like maybe once? Along
with your suggestion, I also applied antisqueal at the pins (not sure
if that's what you meant Howard) where they pass through each pad and
edges of pads. This may have been "over kill".

Neil.

On 10/22/14, walkingboss <walkingboss@communicomm.com> wrote:

> .... any good FLAPS, will
> have a anti-squeak lube. It is a high heat silicone coating that you apply
> to the back of the pads and contact points on the pad holder.

--
Neil n

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