Brake Squealing

From: Rob Agnew (ragnew@islandnet.com)
Date: Wed Oct 07 1998 - 23:21:45 EDT


>I just bought a used 96 Dodge Dakota Sport at an auction. So far every
things >seems to be in good working order except a rear brake that squeeks
excessively >when i am braking and close to being completely stopped. I
spoke to a local >brake shop who told me this is a problem inherent with
this model. He said >there is a damper kit (or dampener?) that can be
purchased and installed which >is rather expensive and has shown marginal
success. Has anyone had any >problem similar to mine with this model?
...any suggestions?
>thanks...

>machmeek@concentric.net

My dealer told me that they bevel the leading/trailing edges of the brake
shoes to ease excessive squealing. Also brake dust buildup can cause
squealing. Probably a good idea to have them looked at.

Rob Agnew
ragnew@islandnet.com

Victoria, B.C.
Canada



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