My bike's better than me!
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Northern Colorado
Bikes: Moots Vamoots, 'Dale T2000, DB Response Comp, 1998 G. Fisher HKEK, 1989 Panasonic DX-6000, 1988 Fisher Montare XT, 1983 Nishiki Int'l, 1972 MB Grand Record, 1975 MB Grand Jubile, 1985 Centurion Ironman, 1982 Miyata 710
Lemme throw in another minor piece that may help: start with great braking surfaces on your rims, too.
Use a rag and either isopropyl alcohol or acetone and give the rims' braking surfaces a good cleaning. Do this along with replacing the pads.