Scott
This sounds very similar to a problem I had in the Stag. It turned out that
the seals on caliper pistons were old and had therefore lost their
flexibity. This in turn lead to the pistons not being withdrawn sufficiently
and the pads were rubbing against the discs. After a while they become
glazed and it is this that leads to the squeal. I found this out after
replacing all the wheel bearings, checking for stones lodged in the calipers
and any other thing I could think of.
Experts advised that this is typical of a car that has not had a lot of use,
and this was the case with our car which was only used occassionally until
the Greed family got hold of it...
In short, I believe the calipers need to be rebuilt.
David Greed
1974 Stag Man O/D
1979 2500S Man O/D
Email: Home: greed@wave.co.nz
Work: david.greed@telecom.co.nz
Webpages: http://www.wave.co.nz/pages/greed
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott Tilton" <sdtilton@yahoo.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, 2 August 2001 2:36 PM
Subject: Squeaky Brakes while crusing
> Hey guys,
>
> Swapping calipers seemed to cure the single wheel lock up issue.
>
> Now however I notice that while driving down the highway, I can hear a
small
> squeal from the front of the car.
>
> A tap on the brakes makes it go away.
>
> Very slight turns to the right or left can make it go away or get a tiny
bit
> more prononced.
>
> What's the Deal?
>
> Do I need to check the preload on the front wheel bearings?
>
> Thanks
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