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Re: Squeaking Brakes While Moving

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Subject: Re: Squeaking Brakes While Moving
From: peb3@cornell.edu (Philip E. Barnes)
Date: Wed, 9 Jul 1997 11:39:18 -0400
Ross' brake problem:
>Interesting phenomenon is occuring on my Mk I Spitfire brakes.  Whilst
>motoring underway without touching the brakes I am hearing a squeaking
>noise from the brakes.  I think it is the brakes because as soon as I very
>lightly apply pressure to the pedal, the squeaking goes away.

I could make a case for the pads just barely dragging on the disc. You
don't say how loud the sound is, but it is possible that the pads are
hanging up a bit in the caliper. A place to look...

Phil Barnes
Cortland, NY (nowhere near New York City)
peb3@cornell.edu
'71 TR6  CC61193L (20 year owner)



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