

| Subject: | Front Brake Squeak, Drag |
| From: | Jonathan Poole |
| Date: | Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:19:56 -0400 |
On my new to me 1983 Air Cooled Westy there is occasional brake squeak and mild, but apparent brake drag (doesn't roll as freely as should on slight slope). It seems to be more evident after driving a bit. I have recently (within 500 miles) replaced much of the brake system. All four of the brake hoses, the front rotors, rear drums, rear shoes, rear wheel cylinders, etc. The fluid was totally flushed and the system was successfully bled and ATE parts were used where available. The brakes felt fine before I did this refurb so I kept the master cylinder and the calipers. I was concerned that I may have adjusted the rear shoes too tightly so I loosened them up to a point where they aren't rubbing at all. This did help with the squeaking some. So I thought that perhaps the problem would leave after a few hundred miles, but it hasn't. Does the wise list have any suggestions that could result in a quick and accurate diagnosis of the problem? The brakes feel great but I don't want to wear the rotors/pads out too quickly. Thanks, Jonathan Poole 83 ac westy
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