2006-07-16 00:56:00 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Cycling
What kind of idiots would recommend putting oil on a braking surface?!?? My god you people are going to cause someone to get killed!!
Changing your pads to a harder compound would probably take care of the problem but if money is an issue try changing the angle of the pad on the rim. Be careful not to change it so much that the pad comes in contact with the tire.
2006-07-16 06:39:51 · answer #1 · answered by mrknositall 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with the guy that said anyone putting oil or grease on the rim is going to get someone killed. Never do this!
The squeak can be caused by a few things. Namely oil/grease on the rim/brake pads, wet rims/pads, or the pads hitting the rim at the wrong angle. I'd start by cleaning your rims. If you can take the wheels off it'd be helpful, but wash them in warm soapy water to remove any dirt. If your pads are worn, then by some new ones from a shop (they're fairly cheap). Different compounds are available, softer ones will "bite" harder but wear down quicker and the opposite it true for harder compounds. Although if you're using it for commuting, then go for the slightly harder ones as you're not going to notice too much of a difference. Then, when fitting the new pads, make sure that they hit the rims evenly or ever so slightly with the front touching first. The brakes may squeak a little when you first put them on, but this will stop after they have bedded in. Hopefully, this will solve your problem. However, with V brakes (the ones that use the rim to stop) you'll never stop them completely squeaking, especially in wet weather. Disc brakes tend to squeak less, but are more expensive, slightly harder to maintain and weigh more. But they're going to stop you no matter what you're doing.
Good luck with your brakes!
2006-07-17 02:15:23 · answer #2 · answered by jb_77_uk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firstly, you do not ever put any form of oil or grease on the rims. The brakes simply won't work at all. The answer to the problem is to use the correct compound of brake blocks for the type of rims that you have. Different compounds work with steel rims to those that work with aluminium rims. If in doubt, contact a good cycle retailer for help in selecting the right blocks.
2006-07-16 02:25:35 · answer #3 · answered by Pete M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With how it sounds you should try using mud or dirt on your rim! I think using grease or lubes is the wrong way to go! I like to clean the rims brake surface, sand the shoes, put the shoes at the right angle to stop the noise, or just replace them! Lubes are just a short term fix for brake shoe noise and only used by bad machines out their!
2006-07-16 19:59:56 · answer #4 · answered by Chris C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to alter the pitch of the brake pads on the tyre rims. place a screwdriver inside the brake caliper and gently bend the caliper so thet the brake blocks front edge hit the tyre rim first
2006-07-17 10:55:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
whilst the friction floor of the front brake pads are on the threshold of being drained a small metallic scraper spring on one component of each front pad purposely scrapes the brake rotors to remind you the pads want changing. If the pads are actually not worn and that they squeak they could desire to be wiped sparkling with CRC Brake purifier and a .090 thickness of CRC Brake Quiet unfold on the metallic component of the pad to end harmonic (squealing) vibrations.
2016-11-02 03:55:36 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should put some Oil on the bikes brakes or fix the bikes brakes!
2006-07-16 01:00:25 · answer #7 · answered by ervinke 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Angle the brake pads in to the direction of travel. (You'll need a 10mm spanner or an allen key.)
2006-07-16 01:04:54 · answer #8 · answered by Red P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Degrease the wheel trim and brake pads
2006-07-17 06:38:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take out the brake blocks..
2006-07-16 01:00:03 · answer #10 · answered by intruder3906 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋