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From: wrc@whuts.UUCP (CLEGG)
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Subject: Re: Asbestos free brake pads = squeals ?
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Date: Fri, 18-Oct-85 12:45:46 EDT
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Posted: Fri Oct 18 12:45:46 1985
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> I recently changed the brake pads on the vented front
> disks on my (Mitsubishi) Dodge D-50.  Being somewhat
> environmentally oriented and maybe somewhat more
> conscious that I would most likely be the one to
> change them next time, I spent a couple of dollars
> extra for asbestos free, non-metallic pads.
> 
> Up until then, I never got squeals.  With the new pads
> in place, the front disks immediatly started squealing
> when the brakes were applied, generally at all speeds
> and most conditions - dry, wet, whatever.  Nothing
> changed once I was past a reasonable break-in period.
> The only time they won't squeal is after they have been 
> warmed up by several consecutive stops.
> 
> I have tried washing with brake parts cleaner and IPA,
> to no avail.
> 
> Has anyone had a similar experience and solved it? 

	I have had a similar problem with my '81 Plymouth Champ
	(Mitsubishi). I attributed it to the brake pads also but
	was never 100% sure. At first I thought that I had worn the
	brake pads down to metal but upon examination, I had plenty
	left so I more or less ignored it.
	I can't say too much about the composition of the pads
	although the supplier said I had two choices. One was
	a long wear harder composition and the other was softer and
	would not have as much mileage. I chose to go with the softer
	pad thinking there was less wear on the rotors that way.