Hey all,
I'm having a problem with the brakes on the TR7 that is making my fillings
vibrate. For some reason, I'm getting a high pitched squeal from the front
brakes at just the lightest touch of the pedal. It stops squealing if I press
quite hard (but by then I'm launching towards the windshield). It happens at
any speed.
I replaced the pads and milled the rotors, and still had the problem. Then I
replaced the rotors AND put on new pads, along with new anti-squeal shims (those
little metal back plates that you are supposed to put behind the pads). Problem
went away for a while, and has now come back with a vengance.
Any suggestions? The squeal is so loud that I don't even want to drive the car.
My only thought at this point was to put some high-temp RTV/silicone between the
pad and the shim to dampen the vibration. Any brainstorms appreciated.
David Rupert
75701.242@compuserve.com
1967 TR4A (rigid axle)
1980 TR7 convertible
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