

| Subject: | Brake caliper question |
| From: | Bill Urban |
| Date: | Sat, 20 Mar 1999 12:21:47 -0600 |
Hello all, After having my new tires installed the mechanc said there was noise in the front wheel bearings and or brakes. I knew there was a noise but was hoping it was the rear brakes and not the front. When I bought the van and redid the brakes I paid to have the rears done but I did the fronts myself. I thought I did the job right. I replaced the rotors with used ones that I had turned, also installed new wheel bearings, races, seals, washer, axle nut, and of course pads. The spindles weren't beautiful but they seemed passable- a little worn. They probaby should be replaced but I can't afford that now. I used high temp disc brake grease when I packed the bearings. I did not have to bleed the system as I never opened it. I suspect the calipers since there is a pulsing/grabbing sensation when you hit the brakes. How do you test calipers or proper function in both directions. I can't afford to replace both calipers and hope thats the fix. Any ideas about the calipers or something I might have missed are welcomed. TIA, Bill '91 Carat
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