At 07:45 PM 7/11/98 -0400, Art Pfenninger wrote:
>
> I would say drive it for a few miles and see what happens. It
>could be that the pads just need a little "adjustment". The noise you hear
>might be the backing plate rubbing on the rotor. Try watching what is
>happening as the rotors turn. If need be you can pry the backing plate out
>with a screw driver if it is rubbing.
>...Art
>
Thanks Art, for the response. I have only driven the car a total of about
1 mile since installation of the brakes. I've been afraid to drive more
because when I stopped after just a 2 minute run to the grocery store, the
rotors were =extremely= hot on both sides. Seems like I might do some real
damage if I keep driving. What do you think? I've had other suggestions
to drive around for a while to see if things break in. If I'm reasonably
sure I won't cause irreperable damage, I'd love to drive around to test
things out. :) Sure felt good just doing the real short test hops.
BTW, it's just the heat that has me worried. I have a nice firm feel to
the brakes with no uneven tugging or pulsing on braking.
I tryed to watch what was happening when I turned the rotor. I didn't
notice the rotor hitting the back plate, but I'll try again paying more
attention to that aspect. I did see the brake pads rubbing the rotor which
is why I've been asking about the grabbing.
Thanks again,
Philip
Burgundy 1974 Midget
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