Re: Noises...

["Kris Tewkesbury" <tewkes@engin.umich.edu>]

Okay.  Who's got brake pad clips, and how much do you want for them?  Or
would this warrant going to the DEALER??????  Thanks.

Kris Tewkesbury
8v, awaiting new speedo w/o "the CRACK"

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> From: Christopher Mende <csmende@iastate.edu>
> To: Kris Tewkesbury <tewkes@engin.umich.edu>
> Cc: Scirocco Mailing List <scirocco-l@privatei.com>
> Subject: Re: Noises...
> Date: Tuesday, July 29, 1997 11:25 AM
> 
> 
> I had this same "rattling" problem in both my 84 rocco and 86 Jetta. I
bet
> if you step on the brakes lightly while you go over these bumps, the
> clanking sounds will go away.
> 
> Is it just me, or do stock VW brake have notoriety for having the pad
> clips either fall or rust off?  This was the case with both my vehicles,
> and it's really quite a simple fix!
> 
> ~C
> 
> On Tue, 29 Jul 1997, Kris Tewkesbury wrote:
> 
> |Since I bought my rocco 1 month ago a stange sound has developed in the
> |front end.  This sound is audible when driving slow (under 30) on a
> |semi-bumpy street.  These types of streets are plentiful in Detroit. 
The
> |noise started off little and now, 2-3 weeks later, it's getting
unbearable.
> | Any ideas what this can be?  Don't hear it when above 30-35 MPH,
althought
> |this can be  because of engine noise.  
> |
> |Thanks,
> |
> |Kris
> |86 8v, new floor mats!!!!!!
> |
> |PS - Suggestions on a cheap stock upgrade shock are also needed.  What
is
> |the best deal I can get on new shocks.  Front & rear???
> |
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