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New Road bike front brake squeeching

  • 18-06-2014 8:08am
    #1
    billyhead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,438 ✭✭✭✭


    Does anyone know if some new road bikes usually experience this. The fron brake makes this terrible screeching noise when I stop. The rear brake is fine. It was mentioned to me that it could be because its a new bike and it just needs breaking in:rolleyes:


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  • #2
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,065 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    It happens when the rear of the pad strikes the wheel before the front.


  • #3
    billyhead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,438 ✭✭✭✭billyhead


    Thanks Wishbone. I will play around with it this evening i.e adjust the pad until its rectified.


  • #4
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,065 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    billyhead wrote: »
    Thanks Wishbone. I will play around with it this evening i.e adjust the pad until its rectified.
    ...or try to sand/file a bit from the rear of the pad.

    (Don't be tempted to bend the brake arm to make the pads toe-in.)


  • #5
    Type 17
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,731 ✭✭✭Type 17


    If the pads have dished washers, allowing the pad to be set at a good angle, then insert a thin object* under the rear of the pad and squeeze the brake a medium amount to hold the pad against the rim, and tighten the bolt.

    *a cable tie strap is ideal, or some card, folded over, works too.


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