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Squealing road brakes - Fulcrum/Campy


Spirog

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So, I have a pair of Fulcrum Racing Zero Nite wheels that I've been riding since December. Fantastic wheels.

 

However, I have had constant issues with noisy brakes. I have replaced the brake pads which had worn down very quickly with the recommended Blue Campagnolo pads. 

 

The brake pads squeal like a Vuvuzela as soon as they start to grip. I have cleaned and adjusted them multiple times, but to no avail.

 

Please help!!! 

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Gingerly apply coconut oil on the brieke before every ride.

 

Just kidding.

 

Check that the pads are fitted straight and not skew.

Remember some vuvuzela soundtrack is normal with intensive braking.

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Remember some vuvuzela soundtrack is normal with intensive braking.

The problem is that now my mates know how scared I am because I brake so much...

 

These start to squeal as soon as they start to touch the rim.

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Try out swisstop pads with the pads sent toe in.

 

Place a credit card inbetween the back half of the pad and the rim, squeeze brakes, loosen and retighten cartridges.

. Should sort it out.

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If all else fails, use furniture polish. Mr Min or Pledge. Spray on the braking surface before each ride and wipe off the excess with a tissue.

 

It also keeps the wheels very clean and seems to make the braking surface last longer. Only works for carbon wheels though.

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Try out swisstop pads with the pads sent toe in.

 

Place a credit card inbetween the back half of the pad and the rim, squeeze brakes, loosen and retighten cartridges.

. Should sort it out.

Thanks, will try this.

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Try out swisstop pads with the pads sent toe in.

 

Place a credit card inbetween the back half of the pad and the rim, squeeze brakes, loosen and retighten cartridges.

. Should sort it out.

 

 

Brilliant.

Read this before somewhere else. Sparked a memory.

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The problem is that now my mates know how scared I am because I brake so much...

 

These start to squeal as soon as they start to touch the rim.

 

 

I know the feedback.

All my buddies train with alu braking surfaces.

 

Hehehe

They get a skrik actually.  :devil:

 

Then again, there is the Law Of Silence. :w00t:

Check out velominati.com

 

EDIT Cool alu hoops.

Edited by Puncheur
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clean your brake surface properly . you could even just sand it lightly with fine sand paper . your pads too.

 

the make of pads is not the problem , its a layer of dirt or even oil.

 

used both swiss stops & campy pads .. they both squeal if dirty. 

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I had this problem with some Mavic rims.  I tried the credit card thing, but it didn't help me.  What sorted it out for me was the following:

 

  • Find a friend, and a steep downhill with a wall next to it.
  • Put the friend on the bike, facing downhill, leaning on the wall, with the rear brakes (only rear) firmly pulled.
  • Loosen the brake screws a bit so that the pads can freely align themselves with the rim.  
  • Get the friend to wiggle around a bit.  
  • Tighten the screws.
  • Repeat for front.
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