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Old 10-13-13 | 03:56 PM
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How Far To Bend An NR Caliper Arm?

Just put a set of Kool Stop, salmon (Campy replacement pads) on a set of NR brake calipers. These are on a Ritchey touring bike w/ VO Raid rims. I had a set of Dia Compe Grey Matter pads on there previously. They stopping power was nothing to right home about. I have a set of the Kool Stop's on another bike, same brakes & same rims. No problems.

The new set howl like crazy on the frnt. I cleaned the rim walls w/ a green scrubby and some Simple Green to make sure there was nothing on the rim. I also cleaned the pads. Still squealing. I know you can bend a brake arm to add some toe but was unsure if there was a specific amount of "adjustment" that should be used?
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