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Title: Brake Squeel how to stop it.
Post by: lodge on November 07, 2011, 09:26 PM
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
Title: Re: Brake Squeel how to stop it.
Post by: Jaymz on November 07, 2011, 09:33 PM
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
Title: Re: Brake Squeel how to stop it.
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on November 07, 2011, 09:34 PM
What pads are you using bro?
Title: Re: Brake Squeel how to stop it.
Post by: griff on November 07, 2011, 09:36 PM
try a drop of WD40  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Brake Squeel how to stop it.
Post by: oldtired on November 07, 2011, 10:35 PM
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:
Title: Re: Brake Squeel how to stop it.
Post by: fugazi on November 07, 2011, 10:42 PM
If You're using those clear pads I think You're stuck with it, they all seem to honk.
Title: Re: Brake Squeel how to stop it.
Post by: Betty on November 07, 2011, 11:10 PM
Leave em...  :daumenhoch:

Makes everyone get out yer way at the park...   >:D


Title: Re: Brake Squeel how to stop it.
Post by: Darren KAP on November 08, 2011, 12:23 AM

   don't use them  ;)  much more fun  :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol: 
Title: Re: Brake Squeel how to stop it.
Post by: lodge on November 08, 2011, 07:55 AM
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.
Title: Re: Brake Squeel how to stop it.
Post by: pickle on November 08, 2011, 07:59 AM
salmon/black coloured koolstop pads  :daumenhoch:

but sometimes they do make a little noise  :-\
Title: Re: Brake Squeel how to stop it.
Post by: 58 delray on November 08, 2011, 10:58 AM
toe in at the front of the pad normaly works  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Brake Squeel how to stop it.
Post by: SaMAlex on November 08, 2011, 11:02 AM
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.
Title: Re: Brake Squeel how to stop it.
Post by: TwoBobRob on November 08, 2011, 11:55 AM
What Alex said.

Some arms are loose as hell on the lugs, it's no wonder they vibrate under load.

Title: Re: Brake Squeel how to stop it.
Post by: lodge on November 08, 2011, 03:09 PM
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.
Title: Re: Brake Squeel how to stop it.
Post by: SaMAlex on November 08, 2011, 03:34 PM
Fly brakes are the worst for making noise.
Title: Re: Brake Squeel how to stop it.
Post by: lodge on November 08, 2011, 03:52 PM
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.
Title: Re: Brake Squeel how to stop it.
Post by: jimwise68 on November 08, 2011, 04:02 PM
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
Title: Re: Brake Squeel how to stop it.
Post by: TwoBobRob on November 08, 2011, 11:26 PM
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.

Title: Re: Brake Squeel how to stop it.
Post by: lodge on November 09, 2011, 08:01 AM
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
Title: Re: Brake Squeel how to stop it.
Post by: pickle on November 09, 2011, 08:03 AM
They still have them for £19 each and also have some straight ones i think.........speak to Dan  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Brake Squeel how to stop it.
Post by: fugazi on November 09, 2011, 09:35 AM
There was some straight arm, funky colour anno'd Ones on Ebay, £40 I think though.........
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