Author Topic: Brake Squeel how to stop it. (Read 1180 times)

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

Jaymz · « **Reply #1 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

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #2 on:** November 07, 2011, 09:34 PM »

What pads are you using bro?

griff · « **Reply #3 on:** November 07, 2011, 09:36 PM »

try a drop of WD40

oldtired · « **Reply #4 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

fugazi · « **Reply #5 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.

Betty · « **Reply #6 on:** November 07, 2011, 11:10 PM »

Leave em...

Makes everyone get out yer way at the park...

Darren KAP · « **Reply #7 on:** November 08, 2011, 12:23 AM »

don't use them

much more fun

lodge · « **Reply #8 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.

pickle · « **Reply #9 on:** November 08, 2011, 07:59 AM »

salmon/black coloured koolstop pads

but sometimes they do make a little noise $:-\$

58 delray · « **Reply #10 on:** November 08, 2011, 10:58 AM »

toe in at the front of the pad normaly works

SaMAlex · « **Reply #11 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.

TwoBobRob · « **Reply #12 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.

lodge · « **Reply #13 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.

SaMAlex · « **Reply #14 on:** November 08, 2011, 03:34 PM »

Fly brakes are the worst for making noise.

lodge · « **Reply #15 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.

jimwise68 · « **Reply #16 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

and toe them in when on the caliper

TwoBobRob · « **Reply #17 on:** November 08, 2011, 11:26 PM »

Quote from: S&Mc Bicycle Co 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.

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.

lodge · « **Reply #18 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