Re: Repco Brake Pads

[mlarosa@interserv.com]

>These pads squeak quite a bit and antisqueak measures need to be taken.  
 
I have Metal backer plates I bought from Northern Foreign Auto here
in Nashua, NH, no squeking so far. I've gone maybe 5k miles though....

>The first several thousand miles, the car enjoyed excellent braking
>performance, especially when the pads were warmed up.  However, more
>recently, the brake pedal just doesnt feel right and the braking
>performance is probably worse than stock.  I checked the pads and they are
>fine, the rotors also are smooth, the brake fluid change did not change the
>feel. 

According to Arlyn Strano of Strano's Auto Parts, if they start squealing
for no apparent reason send em back for a new pair.  She says it cost 7.50
for the shipping.  
 
>Any suggestions from the list?  Are there any anti-squel recommendations
>anybody can provide and/or a different brand/type of brake pad.

See Above on both questions.

Good Luck,

Mike,
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