Hello all:
There have been many postings on the subject of disc brake squeel and how to get rid of it. Here's a quick and cheap method to get the squeel out. I have used it on several C2's and C3's including my own '69 which I just did this afternoon. It doesn't last forever and needs to be redone periodically (every few years depending on the miles driven). If I knew how to post a picture or diagram I would but I will have to describe it verbally. Get some plastic sheets that are .015" thick (or slightly heavier but no thinner) and cut 4 square "U" shaped pieces in the following dimensions. Total width is 2 3/8" x 3" long. The top and legs are 1/2" wide. The dimensions are not critical but there needs to be enough space between the legs for the rotor and the legs need to be long enugh to go through the caliper at least the length of the metal portion of the pads. Slip the legs down in the front edge of the pads until the top rests on the top of the pads. Be sure the legs are between the pads and the caliper. That's it! They will wear out and eventually tear through the legs of the plastic but in my case it was about 6 years. Just make new ones every time you change pads if you drive a lot. Hope this helps some of you with screeching brakes.
Jeff
There have been many postings on the subject of disc brake squeel and how to get rid of it. Here's a quick and cheap method to get the squeel out. I have used it on several C2's and C3's including my own '69 which I just did this afternoon. It doesn't last forever and needs to be redone periodically (every few years depending on the miles driven). If I knew how to post a picture or diagram I would but I will have to describe it verbally. Get some plastic sheets that are .015" thick (or slightly heavier but no thinner) and cut 4 square "U" shaped pieces in the following dimensions. Total width is 2 3/8" x 3" long. The top and legs are 1/2" wide. The dimensions are not critical but there needs to be enough space between the legs for the rotor and the legs need to be long enugh to go through the caliper at least the length of the metal portion of the pads. Slip the legs down in the front edge of the pads until the top rests on the top of the pads. Be sure the legs are between the pads and the caliper. That's it! They will wear out and eventually tear through the legs of the plastic but in my case it was about 6 years. Just make new ones every time you change pads if you drive a lot. Hope this helps some of you with screeching brakes.
Jeff