I have recently bought a brand new mountain bike which is near perfect. The problem is that my front brake squeaks every time its wet or humid. I dont have this problem in normal dry conditions. Ive tried nearly every trick I know from adjusting toe-in, sanding down the pedal just a little, and I even replace the pads! What else is there. Thanks in advance.
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Another squeaky brake!!
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Take a little steel wool to the rims. If you've replaced the pads, it's likely that's not the issue!
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If the rims are aluminum, I'd use aluminum wool or something neutral (like 3M stuff) to etch the rim. Using disimilar metals like steel on aluminum can cause corrosion.
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If you've got v-brakes, sometimes a little toe out can do the trick. Using an abrasive on the pedals is unlikely to help prevent squeaking brakes.
If all else fails put oil on your rims😉 (that's a joke)
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