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Squeaky Disc Brakes

holdfast · 2010-04-23 12:09:20

As the title says i have really noise disc brakes on my mountain bike. Anyone ideas how to stop the almost death cries from the brakes. cheers

23-04-2010 12:09pm

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holdfast

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As the title says i have really noise disc brakes on my mountain bike. Anyone ideas how to stop the almost death cries from the brakes. cheers

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#2 23-04-2010 12:37pm

thebouldwhacker

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Perhaps you need to change your brake pads?

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#3 23-04-2010 12:54pm

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If the pads aren't worn out you can try a common trick used on car and motorbikes. Smear a little copper grease on the back of the pad to cure the squealing. Only use a high temp grease otherwise it may melt and get onto the braking surface.

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