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monsta
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• The Big Island, HI, USA |
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• Registered on 1/5/2002 |
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 Posted:4/17/2004 05:14 |
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Whoa...we're gettiong waaaaay out there on possible problems!
Since you just did the front brakes, I would suspect that is where the problem lies. When I installed my ARTS they squealed just as you describe. Only did it when I turned and applied the brake. I checked and rechecked everything before I put it back together!!! Or so I thought...
Well, I checked it again and found one of the metal backing tabs was bent a bit too far. It was in there kinda loose. When I would turn and apply the brake, there was just enough "slack" to cause it to rub against the rotor.
I pulled the pads and bent the tab with pliers to ensure that it had a good grip against the pad and the noise went away. 
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Jay Wehrle
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• Fort Wayne, IN, USA |
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• Registered on 4/15/2004 |
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Posted:4/18/2004 16:46 |
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I pulled the rear wheels and the back brakes looked pretty good except for a slight ridge around the outside and inside edge where the pads had worn the rotor. I put new rotors and pads on anyway and all my woes are solved. Stops straight and the harmonic squeal is gone. Thanks for the help and drive safe.
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Dave Sullivan
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• Kitchener, XX, Canada |
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• Registered on 2/27/2003 |
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• 199 posts |
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Posted:4/19/2004 15:42 |
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I had a "groan" out of the rears particularily when Iwas backing up and putting on the brakes.
Seems to be somthing inhearant about the rears.
Dave S.
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RS-TX
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• Little River, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 11/22/2002 |
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• 298 posts |
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Posted:4/20/2004 22:07 |
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I'm tellin ya, its the squirrels! 
Rick
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