[DeTomaso] brake sounds
Christopher Kimball
chrisvkimball at msn.com
Mon Jul 7 11:58:08 EDT 2008
I need some informed opinions on this:
Yesterday I was able to take my '72 out on a track for a couple of laps (great fun), but after the acceleration, braking, acceleration, braking, etc. I notice a loud scraping sound from the wheels.
After the brakes cooled down the sound stopped.
It was the same sound I heard right after my brakes were all re-done a year or so ago and ti turned out to be a metal dust shield rubbing the disc. Adjusting the shield eliminated the sound. I have all stainless steel brake lines and new front rotors and brake pads.
Could it be when the brakes get hot the metal shields warps and hit the discs, un-warping as the brakes cool?
Suggestions as to how to eliminate the embarrassing noise would be appreciated! (Some have said to just remove the dust shields completely; others disagree).
Sincerely,
Chris
#3846
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