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oldblue1968chevy · 06-30-2010, 12:13 PM

I drive down the road after a few miles my brakes (front disc), start squealing etc. I have relatively new brake pads (6 months on a DD). Im going to try to adj. my brake rod, but think its adj. to its max. It has new lines calipers etc.

What can I do, i will check the adj. for sure this evening, Thanks!

JNJchev77 · 06-30-2010, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

I drive down the road after a few miles my brakes (front disc), start squealing etc. I have relatively new brake pads (6 months on a DD). Im going to try to adj. my brake rod, but think its adj. to its max. It has new lines calipers etc.

What can I do, i will check the adj. for sure this evening, Thanks!

I know you said you have new calipers (rebuilt most likely) but I know if the caliper bolt bushings are worn or missing those can squeak?? I had that problem on a 73 I owned back in the day... really simple and cheap to change

cdowns · 06-30-2010, 02:20 PM

do you have a combo valve for disc/drum system if you have one for drum/drum it wont release the calipers and cause diiscs to overheat and warp

gary2232 · 07-06-2010, 10:19 PM

Had the same problem. Checked and changed everything. It turned out to be the pucks in the caliper need to be removed and cleaned. I ended up flushing the system. I thought it was the rod and portioning valve. But it was a easy fix. Drain and flush system and rebuild calipers.

06-30-2010, 12:13 PM	#1
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	brakes still feel like ther hanging.. I drive down the road after a few miles my brakes (front disc), start squealing etc. I have relatively new brake pads (6 months on a DD). Im going to try to adj. my brake rod, but think its adj. to its max. It has new lines calipers etc. What can I do, i will check the adj. for sure this evening, Thanks! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

06-30-2010, 02:20 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: brakes still feel like ther hanging.. do you have a combo valve for disc/drum system if you have one for drum/drum it wont release the calipers and cause diiscs to overheat and warp __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-06-2010, 10:19 PM	#4
gary2232 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tracy Ca Posts: 171	Re: brakes still feel like ther hanging.. Had the same problem. Checked and changed everything. It turned out to be the pucks in the caliper need to be removed and cleaned. I ended up flushing the system. I thought it was the rod and portioning valve. But it was a easy fix. Drain and flush system and rebuild calipers.



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