HONKING Disc Brakes

[darnijl]

 

 

My front brake squeaks... My rear brake honks...

Literally.

I only use it as a hooter.

 

What does this mean? What can I do? New pads? Should I adjust pad contact? (Adjuster on the levers)

 

I just bought the bike 2nd hand (So I don't know the mileage on the brakes)

 

Brakes are Avid Code..

 

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/images/avid%20code%2007.jpg

 

Help?

 

Thanks

 

darnijl2009-06-02 05:32:04

[darnijl]

 

[MoreTrails]

I have heard this method works from a reliable source:

 

With clean hands (naturally) remove pads from brake caliper

Clean back of pad and inside of caliper (carefully - pistons are sensitive individuals, often ceramic)

Put a dab of CopperSlip on the back of the pad and don't get it near anywhere else. And when I say dab, like touch the CopperSlip lightly with the end of your finger (you will almost have to much)

Clean hands

Replace pads

 

Reason for the honking is resonance of pads against the piston. CopperSlip limits this reasonance.

 

The squeaky pads may just be the type - i have found sintered pads squeak the most and organic's wear the quickest. I have heard of guys also doing half and half (i.e. one of each per caliper) to get the best of both worlds - it isn't something I have tried though.

 

Hope this helps, there will be other methods, you will more than likely have to try a couple to see which one works for you....good luck and if I hear you coming down the trail I will move out the way...