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Old 10-11-2006, 03:35 PM   #1
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Default Rear Brakes.... NOISEY!

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Hello Gentlemen/Women
Can anyone give me a suggestion for my squeeling, and constant rubbing coming from my rear brakes... its driving me :
I have a 99 AU XR6 and have had this noise for freakin ages. I recently replaced the rotors to DBA Slotted and new Greenstuff brake Pads. The noise is still as bad as ever. I have been told it is probably the handbrake and is a common problem with the AU.
How can i get rid of this bloody noise.....? Someone.... Anyone! :

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Old 10-11-2006, 03:52 PM   #2
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Requirtes either adjustment of the handbrake shoes inside the rear disc, or replacement of the handbrake shoes. It's not just AU falcons that do this, but BAs as well, plus camrys, magnas and every series commodore from VT on.
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Old 10-11-2006, 03:57 PM   #3
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Quick way to get rid of the noise while driving is give the handbrake a little pull
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Old 10-11-2006, 04:47 PM   #4
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yeah mine do it to. I tried to drive wiith handbrake on as well but it still hasnt fixed it, mine only started doing it wen i put the Dba discs on bloody crap. Stock discs no noises. Ive adjusted the handbrake as well, mayb i shuld just back it off.
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Old 10-11-2006, 06:18 PM   #5
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yeah mine do it to. I tried to drive wiith handbrake on as well but it still hasnt fixed it, mine only started doing it wen i put the Dba discs on bloody crap. Stock discs no noises. Ive adjusted the handbrake as well, mayb i shuld just back it off.
This happens when you put new discs on and don't replace the handbrake shoes. The old shoes will be worn to the shape of the old disc, and with a new disc, there may be highspots on the old shoes etc that rub. The only time mine has ever not made the noise is when I put new rear discs AND new handbrake shoes. But that lasted only about 6 months, then the noise was back!
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Info on the correct adjustment of the handbrake system can be found in the following thread:
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=23138
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Old 11-11-2006, 12:14 AM   #7
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Thankyou guys for the info.... Much appreciated.
The car will be back to the mechanics this week.
Cheers!!!!!!
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