Bicycle Mechanics - Eliminating Avid canti brake squeal

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Bandit
10-09-02, 03:23 PM
i've got avid cantilever brakes on my jamis nova cyclocross bike (a great commuting weapon, btw). the brakes work great but they emit a horrendous squealing noise, even when properly toed in. is there a replacement pad that will eliminate the squeal? will a different canti brake do the trick? or is squealing an inherent feature of all canti brakes?

thanks in advance ....

WorldIRC
10-09-02, 03:27 PM
are your rims clean?
Bandit
10-09-02, 03:34 PM
yup, clean. the bike squealed like a pig since it was brand new.

kewlrunningz
10-09-02, 04:04 PM
Just get some thick soled shoes and next time you have to stop just stick your foot out!
RainmanP
10-09-02, 04:21 PM
If you find out please let me know! I have them on my commuter, and the have been squealing since not long after I put them on. After trying every conceivable suggested remedy, As an EXTREME test I put on a brand new wheel with squeaky clean rim AND new Kool Stop brake pads. Still squealing like a baby pig. If you check the archives, others have had the same complaint.
Bandit
10-09-02, 04:31 PM
rainman ... is it an avid problem, or an issue with all cantilevers? i've got an ancient pair of shimanos that i could try, i guess.