Help With Front Brake Squeal
03-11-09 | 03:42 PM
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Help With Front Brake Squeal
OK, I have Campy Record brake calipers and changed out the stock Campy pads with salmon-colored Scott Matthausers. The front brake didn't squeal before, but it does now. I have the same set-up on my other bike and there is no squeal there. I realize the rims are different, but everything else is the same.
I know that the front of the pad should make contact with the rim first, but I don't see any way to adjust the angle of the pad to accomplish this. Am I missing something here? Thanks.
I know that the front of the pad should make contact with the rim first, but I don't see any way to adjust the angle of the pad to accomplish this. Am I missing something here? Thanks.
03-12-09 | 09:00 AM
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When I swapped wheelsets for different rims I was having major squeal problems. The brake setup didn't change, so I was confused. I cleaned the rims thoroughly, which didn't change the squeal. I took it to a lbs who told me to toe-in the pads more (they were the kool stop salmons, too). It worked.
03-12-09 | 09:18 AM
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When I swapped wheelsets for different rims I was having major squeal problems. The brake setup didn't change, so I was confused. I cleaned the rims thoroughly, which didn't change the squeal. I took it to a lbs who told me to toe-in the pads more (they were the kool stop salmons, too). It worked.
