[DeTomaso] NPC - 2001 Mustang GT persistent front Brake squeal

[Rob Dumoulin]

Some pads produce more dust than others.  Try cleaning the rotors and pads
well with some brake cleaner and see if the squeal goes away.

On Tue, Apr 20, 2010 at 9:36 AM, Phil <pvperry at earthlink.net> wrote:

> All,
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> Got a question that hopefully the Pantera Collective can cast some
> illumination upon :>)
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> My daughter has a 2001 Mustang GT convertible and had the front rotors
> replaced and new stock pads installed.
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> Brakes function just fine, but have had, since being installed, a
> persistent
> squeal when applied and what appears to me to be an inordinate amount of
> brake dust.
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> I've checked the rotors and calipers for freedom of movement, and nothing
> appears to be rubbing or dragging, everything turns freely and no abnormal
> wear is showing up on the rotors after at least five thousand miles of
> normal driving. She does not drive aggressively (as far as I know :>)) and
> normally drives a 50/50 mix of town and highway on a daily basis.
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> So - what could be causing this and what can I do to fix it?
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> Phil
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> #5924
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