Originally Posted by
mswantak
There is no such thing as 'omnipresent squeal' if you set up a brake properly.
First time out, 36 miles, not a single squeal. Second time out, I did get some from the front brake, but it lessened by the end of the ride. I'm betting I can adjust it out. The Kool Stop pads do seem to help. Overall, I'm very impressed by the braking, and the retro calipers do give the bike a cool touch - they're the only vintage part on the bike. Competitions would probably be even better, and are generally more sought after. But these seem fine.