[Healeys] Squealing Brakes

[Rich C]

Hi Bob,

Brake squeal is simply a high frequency vibration of the pad against the 
piston. If this can be interrupted by a shim (usually but not always works). 
Any sort of grease or other substance between the parts will dampen the 
vibration. If shims don't stop the squeal, a high temp. silicone grease 
smeared lightly between the parts will do it.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell at comcast.net>
To: "Oudesluys" <coudesluijs at chello.nl>
Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 6:21 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Squealing Brakes


> Anyone know how/why the shims and/or paste work?  I know the shims cant 
> the pads away from the direction of rotation of the rotor, but what's the 
> theory behind either?
>
>
> Bob