[Fwd: Rear Brake Options - '83 Ur-Q]

[johncorbishley <jcorbs@cablemichigan.com>]

I apologise for reposting this, but thought that I may get some more
responses on a weekday.  Phil confirmed yesterday that the cause was
probably the gunked up guide pins, so I am mainly wondering if anyone can
recommend an upgrade alternative.

TIA

johncorbishley wrote:

> My brakes started making an ugly grinding noise at the rear this week,
> so I opened everything up last night.
>
> Source of the noise :- the inside pad on the rear passenger side was
> right down to the metal, while the other pad has plenty of material.
> The driver side pads are both fine.
>
> Other observations:
>
> Guide Pin seals on both sides in good condition, but the pins are
> corroded and full of gunge.  The caliper piston on the DRIVERS side is
> very rusty, while that on the PASSENGER side looks fine (I haven't
> opened them up yet, but the seals look OK).  Discs are both showing
> signs of rust, with the side facing the worn out pad very pitted.  Hand
> brake has been deteriorating for some time.  The car got new discs and
> pads at "professional" shop about 30 months ago.
>
> QUESTIONS:
>
> Do I merely rebuild and replace as necessary, or is there a logical
> upgrade given the number of bits that need replacing.
>
> Best source for these bits?
>
> Any ideas as to what caused the one pad to disintegrate, and what to
> avoid in reconstruction?  Perhaps a maladjusted hand brake?
>
> TIA
>
> John Corbs
> '83 Ur-Q
> Traverse City, MI