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Subject:Re: Brake squeal
From:Dan N
Date:Sun, 10 May 2015 07:50:19 -0700

may be using softer brake pads? they will last not as long as metallic pads
but grab better on braking and less squeal... just a suggestion...

On Sun, May 10, 2015 at 7:38 AM, Geneva Saint-Amour <
genevasaintamour@hotmail.com> wrote:

> Hey listers-  You know you should be camping with the kids instead of
> reading this email.  But since you are, here is the question. Why do our
> front brakes still squeal?  We have replaced the pads (twice).  This time
> we put the GoWesty ones with the tapered edges.  We have tried the brake
> treatment spray.  It works for a few days and then we are back to
> squealing.  They stop us just fine, but they scream like crazy when we
> apply them.  Tired of turning heads and making folks think we are running
> on the wear indicators!
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