Squealing brakes.

Fifenewbie
Fifenewbie Posts: 44
edited July 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
How do i stop my brakes from squealing? Bikes been sitting for a while, both front and back brakes are doing this. They`re hydraulic disc brakes, but, not being mechanically minded, I dont know how to adjust them or whatever needs doing. Thanks a lot guys :)

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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Ride it
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    have you have a look at the topics in the FAQs and worked out what it is that is causing the noise?
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Some brakes just squeal, it is not of iteself a fault, cheaper Avids seem more prone and the rears of some bikes are not stiff 'enough' and seem more prone to it as well.

    Bike make/model/year and likewise for brakes would help!

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • Fifenewbie
    Fifenewbie Posts: 44
    Its a 2010 Carrera Vengeance Ultimate Ltd with Shimano hydraulic disc brakes.
  • bonezy
    bonezy Posts: 129
    Ride it, brake hard and heat the pads up. Should clear any muck off the rotors/pads. If you haven't changed anything since riding it before then it'll more than likely be dirt that's causing the squeal.
    Whyte901
  • waby1234
    waby1234 Posts: 571
    Yeah get some decent heat into them from some big stops, that helps when mine squeal
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  • neilly_27
    neilly_27 Posts: 1
    sometimes your brakes may squeal if there is a little dust on your disk rotor.

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