My brakes squeak, LOUDLY?
11-18-09, 06:12 AM
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My brakes squeak, LOUDLY?
I took my bike in to have the drive chain replaced and they said they would put on brakes for a nominal fee. Since then, the day after it rains my brakes squeak and I do not know why. Anyone know why this is and what I can do to stop it?
Thanks!
Jim
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Jim
11-18-09, 07:13 AM
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·Squealing/Squeaking
Squealing brakes is a common problem, and there's no one simple solution to it.
It's caused by the friction of the brakes against the rim flexing the brake arms, which then slip back, grab, slip back, grab, etc. This process happens at such high speed that it often causes an audible vibration.
All brakes do this, but with luck the pitch (frequency) is too high for human hearing.
This is generally annoying, but not a safety issue. Unlike automotive brakes, bicycle brakes that squeal are usually in good functional condition.
Here are some things to try if your brakes squeal:
Squealing brakes is a common problem, and there's no one simple solution to it.
It's caused by the friction of the brakes against the rim flexing the brake arms, which then slip back, grab, slip back, grab, etc. This process happens at such high speed that it often causes an audible vibration.
All brakes do this, but with luck the pitch (frequency) is too high for human hearing.
This is generally annoying, but not a safety issue. Unlike automotive brakes, bicycle brakes that squeal are usually in good functional condition.
Here are some things to try if your brakes squeal:
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