Author Topic: Rear Brake Screeching  (Read 1342 times)

FresnoBob

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Rear Brake Screeching
« on: April 01, 2019, 15:09:02 »
I recently replaced both the front pads and rear shoes on my 1966 230 SL.  The rear brakes were screeching badly before I changed to the new shoes, which I bought from Bud's Benz.  Now they screech even worse, particularly when cold.  What do I need to do to fix this issue? 
Bob Comstock
1966 230 SL Euro Auto
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Re: Rear Brake Screeching
« Reply #1 on: April 01, 2019, 19:06:54 »
I usually put a 45 degree edge on the leading and trailing part of the friction material on the brake shoe. May not always work but it's worth a try.
1966 230SL 5 speed, LSD, header pipes, 300SE distributor, ported, polished and balanced, AKA  ''The Red Rocket ''
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1970  3.5 Coupe
1961  190SL
1985   300CD  Turbo Coupe
1981  300SD
2013  GMC  Sierra
1965  230SL
1967 250SL
1970 280SL
1988 560SEC