spoke replaced, wheel trued...now the rim is squeaky
07-24-12, 09:35 AM
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spoke replaced, wheel trued...now the rim is squeaky
I had a spoke replaced, and the LBS mechanic said that the rim was a little warped. It's got some life in it yet, though. He said the brakes would probably make some noise now, and they did, so I re-toed in the brake pads but they still squeal a little bit. Is this just the way its going to be? Any remedy?
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07-24-12, 11:09 AM
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Does the wheel have a flat spot or hop to it when you spin it? May be time to think of a new wheel or relace with a new rim.
07-24-12, 02:20 PM
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Could be some contamination on the rim too. You should be able to fix that with some acetone/rubbing alcohol and a cotton swab, or a fine grit sandpaper around the brake track..
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Sometimes you can eliminate the squeal by oiling the pads, and it won't reduce braking power.
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