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05-14-2004, 06:53 AM
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| Squealing brakes I did a search for this and found some info, but maybe need some more opinions. I have Scott Superbrakes on my Road Bike with Campy brakes. They have been toed-in along time ago, but squeal like mad. They are pretty old pads and had a very smooth surface and squealed, but I was told to scuff them down with some sand paper to make them soft again. Well, they are much softer but squeal much worse than before. I have the brakes set as close to the tire as possible to get the most coverage. Any tricks to getting rid of the squeal? Should I get new pads? If so, any suggestions? I have a ride on Sunday and really hope to get this resolved. Thanks, Curt |
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05-14-2004, 08:06 AM
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| Re: Squealing brakes Curt wrote: > Any tricks to getting rid of the squeal? Should I get new pads? If > so, any suggestions? I have a ride on Sunday and really hope to get > this resolved. > Thanks, Curt I'm sure no expert, but--having had a similar issue--gathered some o the following along the way... -are the brake arms properly torqued to the (properly greased) braze-on -start with good compound pads (Sheldon Brown has good info, and seem partial to: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] -adjust, adjust, and re-adjust the brake -clean the rims with a scotch-brite pad (or equivalent) and isopropy alcohol or aceton -using ~200 grit sandpaper and a truing stand (or some other method t ensure consistent application of sandpaper-to-rim-surface contac pressure -- some tape the paper to their brake pads then squeeze....) run the sandpaper lightly around the rims. Ensures a clean surfac -clean with alcohol/acetone and scotch-brite pad agai Good luck - |
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05-14-2004, 08:06 AM
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| Re: Squealing brakes Curt wrote: > Any tricks to getting rid of the squeal? Should I get new pads? If > so, any suggestions? I have a ride on Sunday and really hope to get > this resolved. > Thanks, Curt I'm sure no expert, but--having had a similar issue--gathered some o the following along the way... -are the brake arms properly torqued to the (properly greased) braze-on -start with good compound pads (Sheldon Brown has good info, and seem partial to: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] -adjust, adjust, and re-adjust the brake -clean the rims with a scotch-brite pad (or equivalent) and isopropy alcohol or aceton -using ~200 grit sandpaper and a truing stand (or some other method t ensure consistent application of sandpaper-to-rim-surface contac pressure -- some tape the paper to their brake pads then squeeze....) run the sandpaper lightly around the rims. Ensures a clean surfac -clean with alcohol/acetone and scotch-brite pad agai Good luck - |
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05-14-2004, 08:06 AM
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| Re: Squealing brakes Curt wrote: > Any tricks to getting rid of the squeal? Should I get new pads? If > so, any suggestions? I have a ride on Sunday and really hope to get > this resolved. > Thanks, Curt I'm sure no expert, but--having had a similar issue--gathered some o the following along the way... -are the brake arms properly torqued to the (properly greased) braze-on -start with good compound pads (Sheldon Brown has good info, and seem partial to: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] -adjust, adjust, and re-adjust the brake -clean the rims with a scotch-brite pad (or equivalent) and isopropy alcohol or aceton -using ~200 grit sandpaper and a truing stand (or some other method t ensure consistent application of sandpaper-to-rim-surface contac pressure -- some tape the paper to their brake pads then squeeze....) run the sandpaper lightly around the rims. Ensures a clean surfac -clean with alcohol/acetone and scotch-brite pad agai Good luck - |
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05-14-2004, 08:06 AM
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| Re: Squealing brakes Curt wrote: > Any tricks to getting rid of the squeal? Should I get new pads? If > so, any suggestions? I have a ride on Sunday and really hope to get > this resolved. > Thanks, Curt I'm sure no expert, but--having had a similar issue--gathered some o the following along the way... -are the brake arms properly torqued to the (properly greased) braze-on -start with good compound pads (Sheldon Brown has good info, and seem partial to: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] -adjust, adjust, and re-adjust the brake -clean the rims with a scotch-brite pad (or equivalent) and isopropy alcohol or aceton -using ~200 grit sandpaper and a truing stand (or some other method t ensure consistent application of sandpaper-to-rim-surface contac pressure -- some tape the paper to their brake pads then squeeze....) run the sandpaper lightly around the rims. Ensures a clean surfac -clean with alcohol/acetone and scotch-brite pad agai Good luck - |
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05-14-2004, 08:06 AM
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| Re: Squealing brakes Curt wrote: > Any tricks to getting rid of the squeal? Should I get new pads? If > so, any suggestions? I have a ride on Sunday and really hope to get > this resolved. > Thanks, Curt I'm sure no expert, but--having had a similar issue--gathered some o the following along the way... -are the brake arms properly torqued to the (properly greased) braze-on -start with good compound pads (Sheldon Brown has good info, and seem partial to: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] -adjust, adjust, and re-adjust the brake -clean the rims with a scotch-brite pad (or equivalent) and isopropy alcohol or aceton -using ~200 grit sandpaper and a truing stand (or some other method t ensure consistent application of sandpaper-to-rim-surface contac pressure -- some tape the paper to their brake pads then squeeze....) run the sandpaper lightly around the rims. Ensures a clean surfac -clean with alcohol/acetone and scotch-brite pad agai Good luck - |
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05-14-2004, 08:06 AM
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| Re: Squealing brakes Curt wrote: > Any tricks to getting rid of the squeal? Should I get new pads? If > so, any suggestions? I have a ride on Sunday and really hope to get > this resolved. > Thanks, Curt I'm sure no expert, but--having had a similar issue--gathered some o the following along the way... -are the brake arms properly torqued to the (properly greased) braze-on -start with good compound pads (Sheldon Brown has good info, and seem partial to: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] -adjust, adjust, and re-adjust the brake -clean the rims with a scotch-brite pad (or equivalent) and isopropy alcohol or aceton -using ~200 grit sandpaper and a truing stand (or some other method t ensure consistent application of sandpaper-to-rim-surface contac pressure -- some tape the paper to their brake pads then squeeze....) run the sandpaper lightly around the rims. Ensures a clean surfac -clean with alcohol/acetone and scotch-brite pad agai Good luck - |
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05-14-2004, 08:06 AM
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| Re: Squealing brakes Curt wrote: > Any tricks to getting rid of the squeal? Should I get new pads? If > so, any suggestions? I have a ride on Sunday and really hope to get > this resolved. > Thanks, Curt I'm sure no expert, but--having had a similar issue--gathered some o the following along the way... -are the brake arms properly torqued to the (properly greased) braze-on -start with good compound pads (Sheldon Brown has good info, and seem partial to: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] -adjust, adjust, and re-adjust the brake -clean the rims with a scotch-brite pad (or equivalent) and isopropy alcohol or aceton -using ~200 grit sandpaper and a truing stand (or some other method t ensure consistent application of sandpaper-to-rim-surface contac pressure -- some tape the paper to their brake pads then squeeze....) run the sandpaper lightly around the rims. Ensures a clean surfac -clean with alcohol/acetone and scotch-brite pad agai Good luck - |
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05-14-2004, 08:06 AM
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| Re: Squealing brakes Curt wrote: > Any tricks to getting rid of the squeal? Should I get new pads? If > so, any suggestions? I have a ride on Sunday and really hope to get > this resolved. > Thanks, Curt I'm sure no expert, but--having had a similar issue--gathered some o the following along the way... -are the brake arms properly torqued to the (properly greased) braze-on -start with good compound pads (Sheldon Brown has good info, and seem partial to: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] -adjust, adjust, and re-adjust the brake -clean the rims with a scotch-brite pad (or equivalent) and isopropy alcohol or aceton -using ~200 grit sandpaper and a truing stand (or some other method t ensure consistent application of sandpaper-to-rim-surface contac pressure -- some tape the paper to their brake pads then squeeze....) run the sandpaper lightly around the rims. Ensures a clean surfac -clean with alcohol/acetone and scotch-brite pad agai Good luck - |
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05-14-2004, 08:06 AM
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| Re: Squealing brakes Curt wrote: > Any tricks to getting rid of the squeal? Should I get new pads? If > so, any suggestions? I have a ride on Sunday and really hope to get > this resolved. > Thanks, Curt I'm sure no expert, but--having had a similar issue--gathered some o the following along the way... -are the brake arms properly torqued to the (properly greased) braze-on -start with good compound pads (Sheldon Brown has good info, and seem partial to: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] -adjust, adjust, and re-adjust the brake -clean the rims with a scotch-brite pad (or equivalent) and isopropy alcohol or aceton -using ~200 grit sandpaper and a truing stand (or some other method t ensure consistent application of sandpaper-to-rim-surface contac pressure -- some tape the paper to their brake pads then squeeze....) run the sandpaper lightly around the rims. Ensures a clean surfac -clean with alcohol/acetone and scotch-brite pad agai Good luck - |
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