Re: Brake repair question
On Sep 12, 2:24 pm, bigjcw1...@gmail.com wrote:
> On Sep 12, 1:04 am, John Horner <jthor...@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> > bigjcw1...@gmail.com wrote:
> > > I replaced my rotors and pads on my 1997 CRV with bendix parts. About
> > > 1000 miles later after driving at highway speed for 20 mile or so and
> > > then going to slower speed around 35MPH I get squealing from the
> > > brakes. I press the pedal to start stopping and the noise stops.
> > > What did I do wrong, or miss? The vehicle started doing this before I
> > > replaced the brakes, BUT I figured that it was worn parts becuase the
> > > pedal vibrated too. The pedal no longer vibrates and the vehicle
> > > seems to stop good. Thanks for your input.
> > > Joel
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> > Did you use top-of-the line replacement parts or the lowest grade?
> > I've had good luck with both factory parts and with the highest grade
> > aftermarket parts like Raybestos QuietStops. I've had noisy brakes on
> > several vehicles with middle of the road and/or cheapest aftermarket parts.
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> > I haven't seen Bendix branded aftermarket brake parts in years. It looks
> > like their aftermarket stuff is now part of the Honeywell aftermarket
> > product line, which line isn't always the best of the best IMO.
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> Update. I just put shims on and permatex brake quiet. I gave it a
> good test drive and so far so good. THanks for the help!
Update again, I was wrong its tarted squealing again. So back go the
bendix parts and on come the honda parts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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