Re: [doc] Eeeek Help !

[Martin Gutkowski <martin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Firstly the "rusty powder" is probably copper grease used in all 
workshops to make sure the wheel nuts don't seize up. Don't worry about 
that.

The front brakes are, as we all know, Ford.  Ford later put mounting 
holes for anti-squeal springs to stop the pads squealing, and these come 
with all the fitting kits. However if you have original DeLorean 
calipers, they won't fit.

The handbrake also can cause squeaking. My car does it, and I know 
others that do. Don't worry about it, and just put loads of anti-seize 
on the back of the pads. There's not a lot you can do on the rears apart 
from that

If your bearing has collapsed, you wouldn't be able to turn the wheel by 
hand an the wheel would get extremely hot.

All the best

Martin

Paul wrote:

>I know ive been asking some "Dumb" questions a lately about general motoring 
>issues, but I could really do with some helpful advice on this one.
>Ive had new disc fitted all round, new pads, new front wheel bearings, new 
>tyres all round, Tracking and balancing. Everything has been fine for the 
>first few weeks, then I started getting a little judder when breaking. 
>(Sorry for repeating myself) but this has now escalated to a squeeking noise 
>whilst driving "Without breaking". Because of the lack of tools and time I 
>have available, I took my D to a garage (Friend of the Family) to checkout 
>the problem. I got it back today, and he says he cant find where the problem 
>is. So I drove home thinking thats bloody great. A few miles down the road, 
>I get the squeaking again, only louder this time. I eventually reverse my 
>car on to the drive when I hear a louder squeak. Because I have my door open 
>whilst reversing, I can hear the noise is coming from my rear drivers side 
>wheel. I got out, and took a look at the wheel and noticed something very 
>odd. A rusty powder inside each of the four wheel nut wells!  I look at the 
>other side and it seems clean. Anyone know what this is? I've got a 300mile 
>journey on friday to the south of wales, and im desperate for some 
>insightful problem solving. Is there a possibility that the rear wheel 
>bearing(s) have collapsed? and would this contribute to the aweful noise and 
>juddery breaking? Or maybe my calipers need a refurb???? (I dont know, Im at 
>a loss)
>
>Many Many Thanks to anyone who can help.
>
>Regards,
>Paul Birks DOC298
>BAKNTIM Vin#0981 
>  
>



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