Ken - Toe yer brake pads properly, and make sure they're aligned on the rim properly. That should kill the squeal. See also: http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=19
Cheers, Gino On Fri, May 14, 2010 at 12:07 PM, Ken <[email protected]> wrote: > I have the same set up on my Atlantis. Last year the front squealed, > this year its the back. I tilt the pad out, I tilt them in, and still > they squeal. Maybe Paul's still listening? > > On May 14, 8:45 am, Buck <[email protected]> wrote: >> I have Paul Touring Cantis on my Atlantis. They replaced some Avid V- >> brakes. I l-o-v-e the Cantis. I really do. But... I honestly can't say >> that they stop me any faster than the way-cheaper Avids or feel $150 >> better. Maybe it depends on the kind of riding you do. For me, to a >> large extent, (good) brakes is brakes. And you can get good brakes for >> $50. The Cantis are definitely terrific and trouble-free. Very >> adjustable (though mine still squeal a little and might need a tweak). >> For me, the best part is that I have complete confidence in them and >> they just look so coooooooooooooooool. That's important to me on this >> bike. Other bikes I've had it didn't matter. Here's my two cents. If >> everything else on your bike is the way you want it and you have the $$ >> $ burning a hole in your pocket (I did), no better way to spend it >> than on Pauls. But I'd put several things on my gotta-have list before >> $200 brakes: >> >> A Brooks seat (or equivalent) >> The perfect bag (I have an Acorn handlebar bag) >> Put the $200 towards great wheels >> Honjos plus maybe some tires >> New derailers/shifters >> >> But that's just me. >> >> On May 13, 2:41 pm, J C <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> >> > Hello hip listers, >> >> > Do any of you use the Paul's racer or the racer m(edium) brakes? How would >> > you compare them to the neo retros? Do you know if the racer m brake works >> > if the centerpull is a bit skewed to one side or another- eg is the spring >> > tension on the brakes adjustable on both sides? They look like it in the >> > photos. >> >> > Do you have any brake squeal issues using the racers? Have you seen any >> > chain stay mounted versions- are they just glorified u brakes? Would you >> > buy them again? Are you using them on 700c wheels? >> >> > Thanks for the help >> >> > Studies show that fish live longer when you don't eat them. >> >> > -- >> > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> > [email protected]. >> > For more options, visit this group >> > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group >> athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
