Deacon, I had this same problem with my slimline koolstop Salmon pads mounted on my Atlantis. I decided to replace them with new http://www.koolstop.com/english/supra2.html
I went with a shorter pad because I felt it would be easier to toe, for me that proved to be the case. I agree with John about using Grant's trick of securing the brakes to the rim during adjustment, I however disagree with sanding rims and pads. Beyond the toe issue the main culprit is dirty rim surface and brake pad surface. I'm assuming here that you decided to replace the pads because of brake squeal in the first place. And since you ride through some pretty rough terrain, snow, mud/dirt and water there has to be a bunch of dirt on your rims. But now even after replacing the pads and cleaning the rim the squeal remains. Like me you assumed it was a toe in issue/mechanic error. A friend advised me to use lacquer thinner and a green scrub pad to clean both rim surface and now that you've used the pads the pads also. The lacquer thinner will not leave a residue and will properly remove the dirt and grease embedded in both surfaces. Don't confuse other types of thinners as my friend advised they are petroleum based and will leave a residue. Lastly, on toe. Really the other poster has it right, just lay the pads flat against the rim snug the nut then do your toe it doesn't need a lot just eye ball it as long as the front meets the rim surface first it'll be fine. Take your time it's like meditation. Let us know how it works out. ~Hugh Los Angeles, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
