Author Topic: Tech Question.............. New School Brake Squeal (Read 3388 times)

Orange777 · « **on:** May 09, 2012, 06:51 PM »

Hi............ not my usual resto help but this is a Tech question for my 2010 WTP Zodiac.

Know I will get flamed for even riding a brake, but I like brakes! If I can stop at a point I choose, I see that as a good thing

Only thing is that I cannot (and never have) used the damn thing as it sounds like you are torturing a piglet.

People have suggested roughing up the rim (dont really want to ruin the metalic blue) - swapping the blocks - bit to what etc..

Anyone got any ideas??

Devilock · « **Reply #1 on:** May 09, 2012, 06:54 PM »

Just use your foot...!

harris · « **Reply #2 on:** May 09, 2012, 06:55 PM »

are they clear blocks.

Orange777 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 09, 2012, 06:56 PM »

Knew I would get a foot answer!!!

Yes they are clear blocks.... no good??

Peter J · « **Reply #4 on:** May 09, 2012, 07:02 PM »

All (I think) clear blocks squeel

Orange777 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 09, 2012, 07:04 PM »

Quote from: Peter J on May 09, 2012, 07:02 PM

All (I think) clear blocks squeel

Very interesting. Thank you!! Will maybe look at some other options.....

Don't know what year brakes became uncool, but I am a traditionalist!!

Peter J · « **Reply #6 on:** May 09, 2012, 07:06 PM »

Brakes are back in

Devilock · « **Reply #7 on:** May 09, 2012, 07:17 PM »

They were never out...!!

Peter J · « **Reply #8 on:** May 09, 2012, 07:18 PM »

Quote from: Devilock on May 09, 2012, 07:17 PM

They never went out...!!

kungfunky · « **Reply #9 on:** May 10, 2012, 08:46 AM »

Use a stick to poke in the spokes

pickle · « **Reply #10 on:** May 10, 2012, 08:47 AM »

I've always found Kool stop Salmon/black blocks work a treat

ED209 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 10, 2012, 09:21 AM »

I've just started usign these Oddy blocks as I was sick of the SQUEEEEEEEEL of clear sticky pads.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx'modelID=50878&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Shopping&utm_name=UnitedKingdom

they have been top

Orange777 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 10, 2012, 05:08 PM »

Excellent!!! Thanks for the suggestions!!!! Will update you..............

Farewell squeels!!

john4130 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 10, 2012, 07:48 PM »

listen to very loud music until there's a ringing in your ears. then you wont notice the brake squeal.

i use dia compe green pads on the rear and grey one's on the front and they both squeal like a pig, i like it like that. you could try and toe them in to see if that stops it.

GaryN · « **Reply #14 on:** May 10, 2012, 08:05 PM »

I recently had a very similar issue with my Salt+ Geo brake with clear pads, the squealing was deafening. Toeing the pads helped although the brake is not totally silent, I am living with it for the moment. I do have some Kool Stop pads in the garage as a back-up plan.

griff · « **Reply #15 on:** May 10, 2012, 09:33 PM »

I use clear pads on my haro, they work great with skyways but squeal like fook
Comes in quite handy though on the London rides as you don't need a horn to shift people out of the way

QUADROPHENIA · « **Reply #16 on:** May 11, 2012, 06:57 AM »

Dia compe green pads, they stop tornado bombers.....awesome pads

pickle · « **Reply #17 on:** May 11, 2012, 08:19 AM »

Quote from: Orange777 on May 10, 2012, 05:08 PM

Excellent!!! Thanks for the suggestions!!!! Will update you..............

Farewell squeels!!

don't forget to 'toe' the pads in either,(front of the pad hits the rim first)..... otherwise all pads will squeel a little

Munnyella · « **Reply #18 on:** May 11, 2012, 08:34 AM »

Quote from: QUADROPHENIA on May 11, 2012, 06:57 AM

Dia compe green pads, they stop tornado bombers.....awesome pads

Not on powdered rims though, they get too hot and melt the powder, locking your brakes on.

i speak from experience!!

Great on my ally wall rims though.

MM

TwoBobRob · « **Reply #19 on:** May 11, 2012, 11:43 AM »

Cheapo Clarks black blocks from Halfords are plenty good enough if your brake is set up properly and won't make that bastard noise. You can expect the brake to feel a little less sharp though, this goes for all pads that aren't clear - hence why clear pads came to be in the first place.

Orange777 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 12, 2012, 09:45 AM »

Thanks again all for the advice, lots to go on!!

oldschoolace · « **Reply #21 on:** May 12, 2012, 10:42 AM »

Embrace the squeeel!!

One in the eye for the fashionista's

Peter J · « **Reply #22 on:** May 12, 2012, 11:20 AM »

why don't you try what I saw a kid do on my walk up to get the papers this morning

Jam you foot on the tire on the top stays and then spend the next 2-3 mins hobbling around becuase you bashed your toes in

Orange777 · « **Reply #23 on:** May 12, 2012, 12:21 PM »

Quote from: Peter J on May 12, 2012, 11:20 AM

why don't you try what I saw a kid do on my walk up to get the papers this morning

Jam you foot on the tire on the top stays and then spend the next 2-3 mins hobbling around becuase you bashed your toes in

Exactly!! Well said! I have two broken toes already (not from trying to stop without brakes). The bike may look cooler without (to some), but I am all about the brakes!

Safety is no accident! Famous McDonalds quote!

Author Topic: Tech Question.............. New School Brake Squeal (Read 3388 times)

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