A) replace them with something better. The $10 option B) bend the caliper so the leading edge hits about 1/32 inch ahead of the trailing. The 2 penny option. C) get some ear plugs...
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 > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

