Scott,
I've always done the brakes on my car myself, and have often found that a new
set of front pads squeal. I resorted to using shims and the goop that goes on
them , and it works. You could very easily install the shims yourself, in
about 30 minutes.
I don't see the difference whether he had charged for the shims if he'd used
them in the original repair, or if he charges you for them now. The labor
should be minimal however. -As I said, it could be done while you wait. If you
have him do it, you should probably at LEAST pay for the parts. IMO.
I think that you can get the shims still, at M***, BVL, etc.
Dave J.
----- Original Message -----
From: scott@scottjgraham.com
To: healeys@autox.team.net
Sent: Friday, May 06, 2005 7:08 AM
Subject: SQUEAKY BRAKES - DO I PAY FOR THIS?
Firstly - thanks to everyone for the clarification of what triple SU set I
had on my car. After talking to SU Midel it seems they are indeed Jag 420G
type carbies. Unfortunately they need to have the controls refitted (that were
excluded by design) if I am to get the idle sorted and the carbs running
smooth. Will live with the car as is until I have the $$ to cover this.
Secondly, my car has new discs and pads, yet is squealing awfully even after
three weeks "bedding in". I have read elsewhere of shims and other solutions
and called my repair shop to organize the work. He was adamant that this is
not a fix up of his prior job but a new job to be paid in full. Seems to me
that when he's overhauling the brakes that he should have given the car back
to me without this blood curdling noise. What do you listers think? Am I being
unreasonable in this?
Thanks
Scott J Graham
1962 BRG BJ7
1960 White Bugeye
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