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Squeaky MTB disk brake how to solve

  • 28-02-2012 6:40pm
    #1
    Outkast_IRE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,516 ✭✭✭


    Ok long story short is i recently had to bleed disk brakes, small amount of oil got on the pads .

    Got new pads and degreased the brake and disc thouroughly , as in proper shimano degreaser which is basically petrol , and disc brake cleaner, disc was very well cleaned and dry.

    So now the new pads/disc are giving a squeak at the very last second before you stop fully, i.e you could be going full belt and brake hard and they work perfect , but if rolling gently along and tapping the brake to come to a slow stop they are a bit squeaky :D

    Any ideas , as i said new pads and disc thouroughly degreased before fitting.


Comments

  • #2
    triggermortis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,684 ✭✭✭triggermortis


    Try riding it fast and breaking heavily, to heat up the pads and then squirt the disc and brake with water. Repeat this a few times and see if there is any improvement


  • #3
    el Bastardo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 573 ✭✭✭el Bastardo


    Wouldn't that potentially buckle the disc?

    I'd just let the pads bed in before you look at remedial work - My pads squeak (and bite well!) when they're new.

    Otherwise... If it squeaks, oil it! :D


  • #4
    Upthedubs32
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26 ✭Upthedubs32


    WD40...ha ha i know a lad that actually done that!! ha ha he's a funny sort...you may have overheated the new pads so will have a bit of a skin on them it should wear off with some heavy braking..


  • #5
    rab!dmonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 634 ✭✭✭rab!dmonkey


    Did you bed them in properly?
    Try this if you're sure they're already bedded in, then make sure to follow the correct procedure next time.


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