help noisey brakes

stevescott

trying to sort out my friends bike out its a apollo with v brakes cant get them to stop squealing have cleaned the rims and brakes with wet and dry paper have tried adjusting them but still squeaking like a pig

nicklouse

you need to toe the shoes in.

have a read of the info on parktools.

ride_whenever

try toeing the pads in, a penny at the rear of each pad when tightening usually stops it.

If that doesn't work, put some decent pads on.

stevescott

cheers nice one will try that out tomorrow