Author Topic: Disk brake squeal  (Read 1552 times)

Svend

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Re: Disk brake squeal
« on: August 23, 2012, 07:00:40 am »
Jim, it could also be something as simple as the entire wheel being misaligned in the frame/fork brackets. Try loosening the quick release, centering the wheel, and retighten.  Do that before you do the caliper alignment procedure; the alignment is only good if the wheel is locked in true.

If none of the above things work, it could also be that the pads are glazed (but this would show up more when brakes are applied). Use the fine blue emery paper and some alcohol to deglaze and clean them.