RE: Squealing brakes

[Paul Heneghan <paul.heneghan@bbc.co.uk>]

> From: pagea@motts.com
	>What do you suppose it means if my front brakes ('90 80q) are
squealing a
	>lot when I'm NOT applying them? The pads are old, but the abrasive
material
	>is still several millimeters thick. Moving the steering wheel has
an effect
	>on the various noises, as does applying the brakes. I was going to
replace
	>the pads, but is there anything else to be checked?

	What about a stone stuck between the disc and the pad?

	Also, check that the pads can slide backwards and forwards easily.
The pad carrier often rusts very badly, and then you get uneven wear of the
pads and sticking brakes (which squeal).  Another possibility is a rusted
calliper (could be expensive).

	Paul