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BMX General => BMX Chat => Topic started by: lodge on November 07, 2011, 09:26 PM
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So I have tried different rims pads and got my brakes how I like them but they still sqeel like mad, anyway of eliminating the squeel without changing rims/pads? cheers
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the only way ive ever fpund is to toe them in or out, by a degree or two, also making sure the brake mechs are lubed up really wel and all tightened up correctly so there is no judder when you brake, I had a set of dc 1020's that squealed like a cat, changed the pads and they still squealed, stripped and rebuilt the calipers and it stopped
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What pads are you using bro?
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try a drop of WD40 :daumenhoch:
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ran some batchelor pads for a bit on the sport , had to use a 3-4 mm of toe in as the pads compress so much , the sticky red pads shimano i think are not as bad, in the end i went back to a set of old tuff pads no squeek and they work :daumenhoch:
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If You're using those clear pads I think You're stuck with it, they all seem to honk.
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Leave em... :daumenhoch:
Makes everyone get out yer way at the park... >:D
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don't use them ;) much more fun :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol:
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Using black odyssey slimbyfour pads ,I already have them toe'd in using the 10p coin as a shim.
I have used the clear pads which were even worse.
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salmon/black coloured koolstop pads :daumenhoch:
but sometimes they do make a little noise :-\
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toe in at the front of the pad normaly works :daumenhoch:
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Is it a high pitched clean Squeel, or more of a Shuddering vibrate? Ive found that the vibration part of the noise can be down to loose/worn brake arms on the brake mount. Try putting a bit of plumbers PTFE tape over the brake mounts before you fit the brake arms.
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What Alex said.
Some arms are loose as hell on the lugs, it's no wonder they vibrate under load.
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Thanks for that, will try the ptfe tape as I recall the rear fly brake arms were loose on the lugs when I fitted them, also when I think about it its the rear brake that squeels the fronts not bad, also the front was a new brake the rear was a used Fly.
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Fly brakes are the worst for making noise.
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I have a AD999 I can put on if need be which is a better brake in my opinion (already running a 999 on the front), I used the fly on the rear as it had more tyre clearance.
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try cleaning the brake blocks with isopropyl alcohol and give them a quick rub with some fine sandpaper :daumenhoch:
and toe them in when on the caliper
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I have a AD999 I can put on if need be which is a better brake in my opinion (already running a 999 on the front), I used the fly on the rear as it had more tyre clearance.
Can you still get the straight armed 999s for the front? I never seem to see them anywhere. I have a wonky one ont rear and it's a treat, I really like em.
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I think customriders still have them, not easy to get either of the 999's now, I bought a few from cyclesport when they were selling them off dirt cheap. great brakes
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They still have them for £19 each and also have some straight ones i think.........speak to Dan :daumenhoch:
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There was some straight arm, funky colour anno'd Ones on Ebay, £40 I think though.........