SQUEAKY BRAKES - ANY TIPS?

babelover
babelover Posts: 3
edited December 2007 in Road beginners
Hi all, has anyone got any tips for squeaky brakes. Is there a quick remedy??

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  • bobtravers
    bobtravers Posts: 115
    Try sand paper them a bit, to remove the glaze...

    Then, try to adjust them so they are toe-in (the front of the brake shoe is more closer of the rim than the rear, so front brake first and it doesn't squeak)
  • feel
    feel Posts: 800
    alternatively grease them - this will stop them squeaking and from working :oops:



    seriously though what bobtravers said should sort it
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    See, they return, and bring us with them.
  • JWSurrey
    JWSurrey Posts: 1,173
    I personally prefer to use a metal file to dress my pads, as it's perfectly flat and bits don't fall off/embed in the block!
    I also check them and pick out any metal filings/grit with a jeweller's screwdriver.

    At this time of year, I also like to use a Mavic rim rubber - or if you have more sense than money, a judicious clean of the braking surfaces with an old rag to clear out all the grit and grime.

    A soft compound block such as Swissstops (or Koolstops) will remedy it, if what's already been suggested fails.

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