Old Dog Posted April 29, 2007 Share Although this problem has been discussed before on this forum long ago, now that I have the problem, I can't remember what the cures were.....I recently put a pair of Look "296 Elite" pedals on my bike and the compatible cleats on my shoes and shortly after they started to squeak when putting a bit of pressure on them.I have tried smearing the contact area on the pedal with a little motor car bearing grease, normal oil, soap (read that once), and various other lubricants before going for a ride, but none last more than a few kilometres and the irritating squeaks start again. Any other suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdoardoBianchi Posted April 29, 2007 Share Get Times...You'll also be able to compete in the sprints without pulling a foot out! Silicone oil? Or silicone glue spread thinly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky DQ Posted April 30, 2007 Share If your cleats squeak, it means they are thirsty. Spray them wit whatever you have in your bottle and the problem is solved for the rest of the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven Posted April 30, 2007 Share Are you using genuine Look cleats?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudsimus Posted April 30, 2007 Share That might be it. Using generic look cleats may cause the squeeking. Something about the plastic being to hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted April 30, 2007 Share Try use some Spray and Cook as a temporary measure - that being said genuine Look pedals and cleats should not squeak so if they are then there is something wrong. Does the 296 cleat have the "white teflon" type material like the Keo and Delta cleats have, this was supposed to reduce the chance of squeaks and premature wear of the pedals. Be carefull with lubricating the cleats as it tends to make the cleat come out of the pedal easier than what you would be used to...SwissVan2007-04-30 02:28:38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven Posted April 30, 2007 Share Using non genuine Look,Shimano cleats in any pedal system will cause untold problems.BBB inluded make generic cleats for both systems and they dont work properly and actually cause more issues . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brakkies Sport Fotos Posted April 30, 2007 Share only one way to fix without getting it "slipped" out because of oil or lube. Take a candle, and put some hot candle wax around the cleats of the shoe. The paddle will ensure the access brake off and the rest will dampened the squeaks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dog Posted April 30, 2007 Share Lost the text that was supposed to be with the pic. Pedals are real Look and the cleats have a ceramic insert at the front and back where it clips to the pedal. I think the squeaking is at the flat contact area between cleat and pedal.I will try the various suggestions and give feedback if I come to a satisfacrory conclusion. Thanks to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dog Posted April 30, 2007 Share I can't get this pasting of pics etc right!!!Lost the cleats pic in the last post.The dark patches on the cleats show where there is contact with the pedal and where I suspect the squeak originates. The cleats are "well used" but that is not a function of the squeak!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbp2007 Posted April 30, 2007 Share I've experienced the dreaded Look Squeak with three different models, all of them using the correct cleat. New cleats will help... for a while. Lubricant (including spit) will work... for a while. The most effective was some silicone-based stuff, but then again it felt like I was constantly about to slip out of the cleat. On the other hand, if you want to drive your riding partners crazy, nothing beats The Squeak, especially when it mutates into The Creak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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