Re: [RBW] Tuning Brake Squeal

2014-07-29 Thread lungimsam
I have found that, upon aligning new pads as best I can, if there still is some squeal then an application of water (splash from garden hose), or riding in the rain somehow makes the squeal immediately go away, and stay away even after everything dries out. Maybe the water helps the pads break i

Re: [RBW] Tuning Brake Squeal

2014-07-29 Thread Chris Chen
I always thought it happened when the brake pad gripped and came loose from the rim at a high enough rate to cause a flutter, which happens when they're not toed in... The chicken makes two tones too, front and back... On Tue, Jul 29, 2014 at 10:02 AM, Liesl wrote: > Riddle me this, Batman! W