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I believe squealing is not just noise, but actually reduces brake effectiveness. The pad gets a vibration going that severely reduces the amount of rubber touching the rim at any given instant. It's like a tire skidding on the pavement. So... do what it takes to stop the squealing.
As was mentioned, set up the straddle cable as short as possible.
The frame bosses probably have two or three different holes into which you can set the brake return springs; use the weakest ones that keep the pad off the rim.
If larger brake pads exist, larger than the ones you're using, get them. The more rubber you can put on the rim, the better your brakes will work.
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