|   squeaky brakes? | sstaurus
Sep 19, 2003 3:37 PM | | What causes squeaky brakes even when the rim and pads are completely dry? For the life of me I can't figure out why the front brakes on my bike squeal, and can't get them to stop. They aren't at the wear line either. Do I just have to replace them? The wheel is really slightly out-of-round from a bad spill I had, but that shouldn't cause it. They are regular side-pull brakes.
Anyway, any guesses are welcome thanks! |
| re: squeaky brakes? | PingaMan
Sep 17, 2003 10:08 AM | | I think squeaky brakes has to do with the alignment of your brake pads. Try aligning the pads so that the back of the pads make contact with the rim first. The difference in the alignment is minimal something like the depth of a dime. I think that should solve your problem. I cant remember where I read that. While your at it clean your rims.... |
| You have it backwards | jtlmd
Sep 19, 2003 9:56 PM | | The pads should be toed-in so that the front contacts the rim first. Just a few millimeters difference. |
| You have it backwards | PingaMan
Sep 20, 2003 10:07 AM | | Ah, toe in, thanks |
| re: squeaky brakes? | JimC.
Sep 19, 2003 3:49 PM | | could be vibration because parts are not tight, or they are worn a bit loose, could be glazing on the pads surfaces.
Try toeing them in. REad up on Vbrakes at sheldonbrown.com
Jim |
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