Originally Posted by
79pmooney
Now there was a time when I used to adjust those famous squealers (Mafac Racers) for the right amount and decibel level. My Boston days when I didn't own a car. Ben's Revenge. When a car pulled a nasty on me, I'd hit the front brake extra hard. That squeal could be heard blocks away! Every head turns.
If my back brake squeals I leave it alone - I mostly just use the front so it's not annoying, but a light touch of the lever and a squeal grabs the attention of errant pedestrians. Bad drivers mostly get shouted at.