Cotty wrote: > Okay, this is a bike thread, and it's labelled OT, so I figure I can ask > for some help here. How do I stop my break pads from sounding like > banshees with their knackers in a vice every time I try and stop?? It's > driving me nuts. I've tried changing pads, lubing the rim (quietens > things down for a short while, but not for long) and I'm at my wit's end. > > Any suggestions? Maybe a particular make of brake pad? > > 1999 Univega RAM 930 > > They're improperly adjusted. They need a bit of toe-in, meaning the front of the pad contacts the rim just a bit before the rear does. The easy way to do this is to loosen the pad up almost to the point of being floppy, then hold it up to the rim with a business card as a shim on the back 1/4 of the pad. Tighten it down, and you should be good.
Or visit your local shop...most will do a brake adjustment for less than $10. eric -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
