Noisy brakes.

[Levo-Lon]

Are we even sure whether these are disc or rim brakes?

was about to ask that..
copper slip on rim braked bikes No
not much use on disc either..
this time of year road salt and grime make them squeel.
use some brake cleaner..

 

[mybike]

I use my brakes to warn people on the towpath that I'm sneaking up behind them.

 

[rickh01]

Hi there rickh, if you have noisy brakes it is basically due to vibration and you need to 'toe in'. I made a short film which shows you how to do this very quickly and easily.

Thanks, the credit card tip makes it look so easy I'll try this tomorrow. I'll let you know if it works

 

[rickh01]

Are we even sure whether these are disc or rim brakes?

Yes they are rim brakes, it's my first bike the one in my picture. Btwin 300. I'm gonna get a couple of years in before I go for a dearer one

 

[raleighnut]

Are we even sure whether these are disc or rim brakes?

cos in post 3 he say's rim.

 

[rickh01]

Hi there rickh, if you have noisy brakes it is basically due to vibration and you need to 'toe in'. I made a short film which shows you how to do this very quickly and easily.

I tied the pads in today and the squeal has totally gone, thanks for your help

 

[rickh01]

As leonardodaforce has said, I toed the pads in today and it stopped the squeal straight away. Thanks for the help

 

[leonardodaforce]

Glad to help. I've got some other maintenance 'How To' films on my YouTube site at www.youtube.com/leonardmlee please feel free to come and have a look.