Squeaky Brakes

[Popeye- Doyle]

I run on a daily basis a 1985 1.9GW petrol Westy Joker.

I am having problems at the mo with the brakes squealling like a 'Banshee'

The brake pads were changed and a VW brand( not known) put it. Although the braking was alot sharper they still squealled. I believe these were too hard so a softer and cheaper set have been put in. Initially these have been ok but not as sharp, but i am still getting albeit on an intermittent basis, kin squeaky brakes.

I don't carry out any of my mechanical work so it will have to go back in

Any advice greatly recieved.

And i thought people were just looking at my bus until i saw some kids put there hands over their ears.

[Louey]

did you put any copper grease on the reverse of the pads?

[lhd]

Pagid do an anti squeel lube, you can get it from JK's. It's really good stuff, might be worth replacing the anti squeel plates also. They are only a couple of quid.
It worked wonders with mine.....
lhd...........................

[Popeye- Doyle]

Thanks guys.

Just wondering if this a common problem and what are the best brand of pads to buy?

As i mentioned in my thread i don't do any of my own mechanics so i will mention your replies.

[Horza]

Squealy brakes are reasonably common, full stop. Copper grease or anti squeal grease (same stuff really) on the back of the brake pad is the common fix, also replacing with a n other brand of pad seems to be accepted. Shame you don't do it yourself as adding the copper grease is probably the easyest thing you can do to your brakes.

[Popeye- Doyle]

Euan

Yeah your quite right i should do it myself. I have never ventured past the very basics. I do intend to go along to the southern teche weekend perhaps it will spur me on some.

Have you ever wondered how fast the van goes in your signature ?

Cheers

[Louey]

faster than his own, thats for sure