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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: Peanut on October 18, 2005, 04:03 PM

Title: now with added squeek.
Post by: Peanut on October 18, 2005, 04:03 PM

ok, so I was having trouble with me ole brakes, that's sorted now with some nice new brake blocks, but, the back end squeels like a tourist in the backwoods, also the brake doesn't release after it's gripped the rim.

Any ideas?

Title: Re: now with added squeek.
Post by: theRuler on October 18, 2005, 04:17 PM

is it a ubrake?

dont forget to turn the tensioners away from the wheel whilst tightening the allen bolts

Title: Re: now with added squeek.
Post by: Peanut on October 18, 2005, 04:50 PM

no, it's a standard caliper.

odyssey 2000 I think.

Title: Re: now with added squeek.
Post by: Rombloke on October 18, 2005, 06:13 PM

you need to run the blocks toe in...i.e the front tip of the block is to be nearer to the rim than the back...it will stop it chattering and sqeeling

Title: Re: now with added squeek.
Post by: graeme on October 18, 2005, 09:19 PM

good tip that!