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Hello Folks, I have owned my 73 Eldorado for about 18 years, and have had an issue with the front brakes squealing on application no matter what I do. The only thing that quiets it for a while, is sanding the brake shoes, roughening up the surface, but it only lasts for about a month or so. The front brake stops /works very well, as far as stopping power goes. I have tried shoes I bought years ago from MG Cycle, and currently have the original "green" brake shoes in it. I have arced the shoes to the drum,adjusted the arm that links both shoes where they both make contact with the drum at the same time, I have lubed all the points that need lube, and adjusted the angle of the arms as suggested in This Old Tractor. I have also made an extra thick brake cable, that does not stretch. I cant really "lock up" the front wheel, but I almost can, I think.
If it makes any sense, when I apply the brake with medium pressure is where the squeak is, as I pull harder on the lever, the squeak goes away, so it only occurs as I start braking, coming to a stop, but, Man, is it loud! Folks turn their heads in cars with the windows rolled up, next to me, etc.
To resolve this on disc brakes, I would normally apply "anti squeal" paste to the back of the pads, to quell the vibration that causes the squeal, does anyone have any suggestions for drum brakes to accomplish the same thing?
Any suggestion/advice is always mucho appreciated,
Rick.
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