Originally Posted by
WalksOn2Wheels
I already have the rest of the group, so hydro brakes weren't really a consideration, but I know those would be way better, especially Shimano hydro brakes with feel better and are generally quiet. I haven't looked into the mechanically operated hydro brakes in a while, so I don't know how those are.
What mechanical brakes do you have? You mentioned they get noisy? That would drive me out of my mind.
They don't squeal when dry only when they get wet. Squeezing the brakes while pedaling will clean them up enough to stop squealing unless they get wet again. They are BB7s