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sparkydave

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Well, I thought the coolant change was the last thing the car would need for a while, but a little squeal in the front seems to be getting worse. I was wondering about the so-called "anti-squeal shims" in the front calipers. My car only has one on each side, but Moss shows there are two. Would the addition of the second shim make a difference? Basically, when I have the brakes on lightly there's a squealing, but if I brake harder it goes away. I may just bite bullet and replace all of the pads, since one of the rears got a little oil soaked, and I'm pretty sure the pads are all original. Should I go ahead and order two more shims along with new pads?
 
Dave, my car has 2 on each side, one for each pad. I don't get any squeal. I would think that yes, it may make a difference. They're not expensive, personally I'd buy the two more as long as your going to have everything apart. It would be a pain to put on new pads and find out they still squeal. Just my 2 cents.... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
 
Another thing may be to get an aerosol can of Permatex anti-squeal compound. Spray on the backing of the pads, let dry and reinstall.

Better living through chemistry!
 
Thanks gents, I guess I'll be adding two shims to my Moss order. Then once the brakes are all good, what else could possibly go wrong? (ducks to avoid lightning bolt...) /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazyeyes.gif
 
Shims everytime,(2)per pad.I like the sound of that Permatex
anti squeal compound.Chemistry has it's uses Dr,but can it divert those "lightning bolts"?
 
I'm told there's a ritual "Permatex Lightning Avoidance" involving midnight, nudity and tree branches to go along with it. Can't speak from experience tho. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/devilgrin.gif
 
a cheap alternative to the spray bottle would be a little one time use packet of anti squeal grease, ask for it at autozone. its around $.99 and if you put the package in a plastic bag, it'll last a while. I did all the brakes on my infiniti a couple of weeks ago, and still have half a pack leftover.
 
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Doc, you left out the ritual sacrificial chickens. Very important.
Jeff

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So you've experience with this, err... ceremony, then?


The spray can ~is~ a kinda "Lifetime Supply" item, but I've a bunch of 'friends' who think my shop supplies just magically *appear*, y'see. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
 
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So you've experience with this, err... ceremony, then?


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Indubitably. I've performed this ritual on six different continents. It was taught to me by a strange little man in Tibet. Oddly enough, he was driving a Hindustan Ambassador, and, after forgetting the chickens, was struck by lightning on the road to Kathmandu.
Jeff
 
Oh Kathmandu. Nice place, very intresting. Been there three times, twice with wife. We really enjoyed Nepal.
 
yep, been there done that. Even have the T shirt. Hehe.

Rode the elephants and saw a tiger, even have it on video.

Was a place right out of the books.

And noop, my steel knee might not like those steps, but I could spin the prayer wheels at the bottom.

Jack
 
hhheeeheeee...
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...he was driving a Hindustan Ambassador, and, after forgetting the chickens, was struck by lightning on the road to Kathmandu.

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That's TWO strikes. No wonder he got "off'd".

My neighbor's chickens are not long for this world, apparently. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hammer.gif
 
Now there's a thought. Instead of the little packets of brake lube, maybe chicken fat will do the trick.
 
And everywhere ya go, people will be lookin' for the barbeque!
 
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