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Old 05-14-2012, 11:39 AM   #26
Purdy Swoft
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Default Re: Squealing Brakes

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I've used both woven and the light gray bonded lining. Either lining will squeal under certain conditions. I'm with Paul, the lining should not be shiney. A glazed shiney surface indicates that the drum has been slipping excessively over the lining and causeing the squeal.

When the squeal returns, try backing off on the brake adjustment. The lining is probably engageing with the drum too quickly without the correct leverage. The front brake levers need to pull THROUGH an arc to have the proper leverage. if the fro nt brakes are adjusted too tightly, they will run out of leverage before it can push the shoes tightly enough against the drums to prevent slipping and squealing. This works pretty good for me. With model A's there can be several contributing factors with any problem. just a thought.
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