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09-12-11 | 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by sced

I put some of those Kool Stop Salmon pads on my old Record brakes and I've done everything to make them stop squealing, except bend the calipers as some have recommended. The brakes are original to my beloved Holdsworth that I've had since 73 and they're not getting bent. The front squeals a lot with heavy pressure, but it stops just fine and doesn't bother me any more.

Could the problem be wiyth the rims and not the brakes? I'm asking because I have no idea and am curious.

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