Re: Spider with Squeaky Brakes

["Tony Sims" <simstony@domain.elided>]

> I have a '82 Spider with very squeaky brakes. They work find but make a
loud
> squealing sound, and the sound just appeared out of nowhere last week.
Other
> than the noise, the car works great. My mechanic looked at the car and he
> said I have about 60% left on my pads, but wants to charge me $85 to put
the
> car up, inspect and condition the pads.
>
> I'm not cheap, but would like to learn if there may be a quick or less
> expensive fix for this.
>
> Jim Stanley
>

If the pads and rotors are really OK, then the noise is probably caused by
high-frequency vibration of the pads against the brake caliper pistons.  Buy
some brake quiet goo like Wurth DBQ2200, IAP has it, or try your local Euro
car parts store, you may find a cheaper brand too.

Put your car on jackstands and pull off the wheels.  Pull your brake pads
and put the goo on the back.  Maybe just go ahead and put in new pads,
you're already under there and have all the wheels off.  Put pads back in,
drive in blessed silence.

This is what your mechanic is going to do for your $85.  You'll do it for
about $20 if you don't buy new pads.  Alfa brake pads are simple to remove
and install, if you can get the car up on jackstands and take off the
wheels, you have the skills.

Tony
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