front canti brake sqeal
07-16-21, 08:22 AM
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front canti brake sqeal
cantis on front make horrible sqealing noise.
what is fix.
pads relatively new.
just switched out wheels.
what is fix.
pads relatively new.
just switched out wheels.
07-16-21, 09:22 AM
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Use a fork crown-mounted cable stop to remove the root cause of canti brake squeal/shudder.
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Normally, brake pad toe-in is the solution to this.
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Lots of good points here.
Pad toe-in is key. Additionally, pay attention to make sure the pivot-to-pad distances are as identical as possible so both arms are equidistant to the rim and the face of the pads are the hitting the rim at the same angle.
New pads on new rims can be really grabby and will get better as they wear-in in my experience.
Pad toe-in is key. Additionally, pay attention to make sure the pivot-to-pad distances are as identical as possible so both arms are equidistant to the rim and the face of the pads are the hitting the rim at the same angle.
New pads on new rims can be really grabby and will get better as they wear-in in my experience.
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When I got new wheels for my CX bike, the cantilever brakes squealed and shuddered. I changed out Kool Stop black and salmon for Red Kool Stops, and the problem was solved. Red are softer, I believe.
07-16-21, 01:36 PM
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Last tip!
Sometimes the pads can pick up a lot of new particles on new rims, or get contaminated by grease or lubes (it doesn't take much). Once you're done fiddling with pad setup, grab some isopropyl alcohol and wipe the pads' braking surface and the brake track to pull off any grease and brake dust.
Sometimes the pads can pick up a lot of new particles on new rims, or get contaminated by grease or lubes (it doesn't take much). Once you're done fiddling with pad setup, grab some isopropyl alcohol and wipe the pads' braking surface and the brake track to pull off any grease and brake dust.
07-16-21, 06:08 PM
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Last tip!
Sometimes the pads can pick up a lot of new particles on new rims, or get contaminated by grease or lubes (it doesn't take much). Once you're done fiddling with pad setup, grab some isopropyl alcohol and wipe the pads' braking surface and the brake track to pull off any grease and brake dust.
Sometimes the pads can pick up a lot of new particles on new rims, or get contaminated by grease or lubes (it doesn't take much). Once you're done fiddling with pad setup, grab some isopropyl alcohol and wipe the pads' braking surface and the brake track to pull off any grease and brake dust.
thank you.
this is what i have
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Just to throw something else into the mix, check your wheel bearings. You mentioned new wheels, if these are factory new you’re probably fine. If these are new-to-you used wheels I’d check them. I’ve made brake squeal go away by correcting loose hub bearings several times.
