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22-12.-2002, 03:50 AM
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#$%@in' Squeaking Brakes!
'ello!...<br /><br />For the last 2 weeks or so my front brakes have been whining at me...<br /><br />They are perfectly aligned, and toed in, so that is not the problem...<br /><br />I have filed away all the gunk on the blocks...<br /><br />I am considering filing my rim but do nopt really want to do that...<br /><br />The rim is perfectly tru'd.<br /><br />They let out a horrible squeaky sound when I brake.<br /><br />It is only the last 2 weeks or so, they never once made a sound before this. I have not changed anything on my brake setup, or rim.<br /><br />Any advice?
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22-12.-2002, 04:10 AM
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Re:#$%@in' Squeaking Brakes!
Any advice? :-X<br />Whatcha got?<br />V's?<br />Cable?<br />Hydros?<br /><br /><br />Little help? ???<br />
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22-12.-2002, 05:17 AM
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Re:#$%@in' Squeaking Brakes!
Ah, sorry m8...<br /><br />V'z
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24-12.-2002, 04:41 AM
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Re:#$%@in' Squeaking Brakes!
don't &quot;file&quot; your rims - maybe take a little steel wool and go around a few times.<br /><br />sometimes - it's just one of those weird things!<br /><br />also try replacing the pads.
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25-12.-2002, 07:45 AM
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Re:#$%@in' Squeaking Brakes!
tX, MtBcHik...<br /><br />Will try ASAP...<br /><br />Have a good Xmas peeps!<br /><br />PS: Will drop a response in 'ere when I get back from Holidayz in mid-January...
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31-01.-2003, 10:58 PM
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When my brakes start to squeak, and I can't help it with adjusting the pads, I clean my rims with alcohol (2-propanol or similar)...acetone should also do.
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31-01.-2003, 11:19 PM
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Yep, I use isopropyl alcohol wipes to clean my brakes when they start to get squeaky, it works really well.
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01-02.-2003, 04:16 AM
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Kewl, I'll giove a try - Tx guys.
The noise has almost disappeared on its own though, but my blocks are now stuffed from metal shards off the rim. Thats another problem I have... Hehe - Lets see what the Mnfr. has to say...
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01-02.-2003, 05:52 AM
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Then clean yer pads man!!! I use a small knife, aftrer that I usually rub the pads soft with my Dremel Multi...
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01-02.-2003, 06:56 AM
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I do, constantly. They are sanded down, and cleared of all metal shards.
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09-03.-2003, 06:48 AM
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i#'m having trouble with extremely squealing brakes. i just cleaned the bike, and it seems fairy liquid is very squeaky. will it be fine if i clean it with white spirit or something? i read about the metal wool, but won't that wear down the pads very quickly?
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09-03.-2003, 07:28 AM
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'owzit RudeBoyMCC...
After much sheet with the LBS, they finally checked my bike, and...AND...admitted to giving me the wrong pads. I am now on soft rubber blocks, but still have stuffed rims from before which I'm fighting to get replaced... ...but anywyas, talk to your LBS about your blocks. Chances are you are riding with Alloy-based blocks and need softer Alu. blocks. :-) PS: www.csafrica.za.net
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09-03.-2003, 08:41 PM
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well i used white sprirt seen as it's good at cleaning things. wokred like a dream.
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09-03.-2003, 10:29 PM
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k i take that back. failed completely. as soon as i used them for 5 minutes.
i've tried sanding down the pads. i was going to do the rims but i didn't want to ruin them. still didn't work. i tried wd40, didn't work. i'm thinking i should buy some new brake pads. there's one problem though. i don't know what material one of my rims is. the person i got the bike off had an accident and had to replace the front rim. i'm not sure what he replaceed it with though. does it make that much of a difference? the rear rim is labelled as alloy and is silver, but the front has no label and is black. anyone got any ideas of what it could be or could it be anything? also, will it make the much difference if i use brakes for alloy on aluminium or steel? |
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10-03.-2003, 05:29 AM
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1. Get new blocks.
2. Alloy blocks for Alloy rims & Alu. blocks for Alu. rims. 3. Yes, it does matter if you use the wrong blocks on the wrong rim...alot. Damage is inevitable then.
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