Noisy hub brakes?

Neil said:

Hello all,

My front hub (Shimano Nexus) has started to howl loudly when coming to a stop (not when slightly
on for instance when on a steep hill) - tried cleaning it out, greasing it, degreasing it, it's
still howling. Any ideas?

This probably contravenes all the manufacturer's dire warnings, but when my rear Nexus hub
started squealing, I just squirted some oil into the grease hole. It still works, and it doesn't
squeal any more.

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This probably contravenes all the manufacturer's dire warnings, but when

my

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rear Nexus hub started squealing, I just squirted some oil into the grease hole. It still works,
and it doesn't squeal any more.

I concur. I find the grade of grease matters; lighter grease=less howl.

Tim

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rear Nexus hub started squealing, I just squirted some oil into the grease hole. It still works,
and it doesn't squeal any more.

I concur. I find the grade of grease matters; lighter grease=less howl.

Tim

Many thanks both, having tried stodgy grease, I shall have a look in the shed for light
grease or oil.

Cheers again,

Neil

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rear Nexus hub started squealing, I just squirted some oil into the grease hole. It still
works, and it doesn't squeal any more.

I concur. I find the grade of grease matters; lighter grease=less howl.

Tim

Many thanks both, having tried stodgy grease, I shall have a look in the shed for light
grease or oil.

Shimano do make a specific grease for their roller brakes.
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