I did a search for this and found some info, but maybe need some more opinions. I have Scott Superbrakes on my Road Bike with Campy brakes. They have been toed-in along time ago, but squeal like mad. They are pretty old pads and had a very smooth surface and squealed, but I was told to scuff them down with some sand paper to make them soft again. Well, they are much softer but squeal much worse than before. I have the brakes set as close to the tire as possible to get the most coverage.
Any tricks to getting rid of the squeal? Should I get new pads? If so, any suggestions? I have a ride on Sunday and really hope to get this resolved.
I got them quiet now. I readjusted them and toed them more and they are great. I was hoping not to have to buy new pads right now. I need a new helmet and am trying not to spend much.
Thanks again, Curt
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Curt said:
Any tricks to getting rid of the squeal? Should I get new pads? If so, any suggestions? I have a ride on Sunday and really hope to get this resolved. Thanks, Curt
I'm sure no expert, but--having had a similar issue-- gathered some of the following along the way....
-are the brake arms properly torqued to the (properly greased) braze-ons
-clean the rims with a scotch-brite pad (or equivalent) and isopropyl alcohol or acetone
-using ~200 grit sandpaper and a truing stand (or some other method to ensure consistent application of sandpaper-to-rim- surface contact pressure -- some tape the paper to their brake pads then squeeze....), run the sandpaper lightly around the rims. Ensures a clean surface
-clean with alcohol/acetone and scotch-brite pad again
-using ~200 grit sandpaper and a truing stand (or some other method to ensure consistent application of sandpaper-to-rim- surface contact pressure -- some tape the paper to their brake pads then squeeze....), run the sandpaper lightly around the rims. Ensures a clean surface
-clean with alcohol/acetone and scotch-brite pad again
Inspect the pad(s) for embedded grit/metal/whatever.
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