Jim:
I don't think there is anything special about the big 3 variety.
A local auto parts store should be able to fix you up just fine. The big
three supply many things as a courtesy to their customers, and not
because they have some inside track on magical items.
For replacement parts of course, it is a different story in most
cases, but once again many things are readily available from other
sources. Fasteners for example, are often (but not always) off the shelf
from US suppliers. But be careful, as I have had issues occasionally
because Moss supplied a US made substitute that was not interchangeable
(head stud washers come to mind).
Vance
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-6pack@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-6pack@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Jim Jones
Sent: June 09, 2005 6:57 PM
To: 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: squeal shim lube
I'm about to finish a brake rebuild, but realized I neglected to order
the "gunk" that's applied between the squeal shims and the back of the
brake pads. Is there anything magic about the stuff the big three sells,
or will a locally purchased substitute be okay?
I realize this is probably a silly question, but after all I've been
through with this car I've gotten a little paraniod about screwing up on
the niggling details!
Jim
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