Squeakers,
Here are the facts on squeaky brakes as I know them. First of all,
semi-metallic pads were never original equipment on any TR that I've seen. I
recommend
staying with the original compound to avoid overheating and brake fade. The
squeal doesn't come from the pad-to-rotor contact, but from the back of the pad
contacting the caliper. A high speed vibration when you apply the brakes is
what you hear squeaking. (A constant squeak when rolling is a whole different
subject.) So the duct tape suggestion really does have merit. If you don't like
the duct tape idea, try some commercial anti-squeal compound along with shims
on the backs of the pads (the red stuff works best for me).
Next, don't skimp on the pads. Get the best organic pads you can find. The
"Metal Master" reference is actually an AXXIS trade name for it's semi-metallic
pads. AXXIS is the name now on what used to be called REPCO. Same company,
same product, but they lost the right to use the REPCO name sometime in the
late
'90s. They're still manufactured in Australia and now distributed by Dana
corporation through their Borg/Warner/Beck/Arnley Division (or whatever their
name
dejure is). You can find them at most NAPA stores.
The interchanged part numbers for upgrades to original equipment are:
'69-72 to CC81078 088-0571D (organic pad) 088-0571M (semi-met pad)
These are both AXXIS (REPCO products.
'72-'76 from CC81079 082-0134 Premium organic pad. I don't show an AXXIS
pad for this application. However, the numbers would be
088-0134D and 088-0134M respectively.
But remember, you'll no longer have a PWD, so you'll have to actually fix
that horn.
Steve
'72 Damson
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