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Re: Brake anti-squeal goo

To: Carl R Berghult <berghult@juno.com>
Subject: Re: Brake anti-squeal goo
From: Alex & Peggy McGregor <apmcgregor@home.com>
Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2000 01:58:40 -0600
Downshift.  (just kidding of course)

Carl R Berghult wrote:

> I don't know how to get it off but I have squeaky brakes, how do you get
> them to stop that screeeeeeetching?
>
> Bob Berghult
> Series IV
> B9405637 LRX 39
>
> On Wed, 29 Nov 2000 12:36:25 +1030 "Paul Heuer" <p_heuer@hotmail.com>
> writes:
> > Hi all,
> > The DCO (dreaded current owner: me) used anti-sqeal goo on the backs
> > of the
> > brake pads to try to quiet them (no shims were fitted). This has
> > made the
> > situation *much* worse!
> >
> > The goo appears to be some kind of contact adhesive. Does anyone
> > know how to
> > get the pads out now - they appear to be stuck fast to the pistons.
> > Can I
> > dissolve the 'goo', does it soften with heat, or do I have to pull
> > the
> > calipers?
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Paul.
> > I must not use bodges on Alpines
> > I must not use bodges on Alpines
> > I must not use bodges on Alpines
> > I must not use bodges on Alpines
> > I must not use bodges on Alpines
> > I must not use bodges on Alpines.....
> >
> _________________________________________________________________________
> ____________
> >
>
> Bob Berghult
> Series IV
> B9405637 LRX 39

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