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Noisey Brakes
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Just got some new soft compound rim pads and when I apply them they squeel louder than a pig. Does anyone know the cause and is there a fix?
I can't remember the brand name.
edit: I should add that they are orange in colour if that helps.
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Sounds like the pads aren't 'toed in' properly.
Make sure the pads are adjusted so that the leading edge (toe) hits the rim about 1-2mm before the trailing edge ( heel). If they are absolutely square to the rim or 'heel in' they usually squeal badly.
CB