squeak and squealing

big ste.
big ste. Posts: 22
edited October 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
I have some hays breaks on my bike and all they do is
squeak and squeal all the time.
I have had them off and fitted new pads and put some
grease on the back of the pads and also cleaned the disc's
with mentholated spirits.
This stopped it for aprox 500 yds but then it has started
all over once more.
Can someone please help as the sound is doing my
head in :evil:

Thanks.

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  • grant43
    grant43 Posts: 170
    my back brake was doing my head in so i changed pads and re-aligned caliper and it was sorted
    keep smiling no matter how much it hurts,commencal ramones 1 loving it lol
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Grease is unnecessary (also not ideal to have around brakes) and methylated spirits can contain additives.
    Skip the grease and clean the rotors with isopropyl alcohol.

    Should only need to rinse brakes with water to get the sand/grit out.

    If you are using sintered pads, they can be noisy.
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