[net.auto] Opel, brakes, ...

ralph (06/22/82)

re. Japanese Opel (Japel?)
the world car story sounds about right.  Certainly the Japel had
nothing to do with the real Opel.

re. disk brake squeal:
Try using some emery cloth on the disks.  Work in small circle, and
try to take off the pattern left by the old pads.  I have never tried
this, but I am assured that it works great on motorcycles (where
it is really easy to do because of the exposed disks).

re. Renault 5 (Le Car) Brakes:
Anyone know how to get the rear drums off to check for wear?
Actually I have an R5 L (not available in U.S.) that has drums
on all 4.

thanks
  ralph hill