Re: Rear brake squeak/drag plus other brake questions.

["Fred Munro" <munrof@isys.ca>]

Tim;

    The e-brake cables usually seize up at the lower end near the brake
caliper. I have filled the rubber boots on my new cables with silicone
grease to see if this prolongs their life.

HTH

Fred Munro
'91 200q  262k km
-----Original Message-----
From: Tim King <tking_ms@email.msn.com>
To: quattro@coimbra.ans.net <quattro@coimbra.ans.net>
Date: Friday, November 13, 1998 5:36 PM
Subject: TQW: Rear brake squeak/drag plus other brake questions.


>Hi -- I'm getting the dreaded rear brake drag (Squeak, squeak, squeak) on
>the 200 wagon. The spring action of the e-brake fitting on caliper seems
>pretty good (not frozen/I can move it by hand) -- Of course that's the
case,
>Osman/Igor's report was so good, I was _actually_ ready for this. I'm
>thinking the cable is hung up somewhere. Anyone have any BTDTs before I
tear
>into it? Should I assume the cable is toast and order another before I
start
>work? Where does the cable usually hang up?
>
>I'm also looking for good street pads (decent cold stopping, low
>dust/noise). Who stocks PBR deluxe? Any other "organics" out there? Any
>other recommendations? How about rotors -- I know we've debate the merits
of
>the Ate Power-discs... anyone using them on a type 44 with good or bad
>results?
>
>TIA,
>
>Tim King
>Seattle, WA
>89 200tqw
>
>
>