Squealing road bike pads

[Rubel]

I have recently had new pads put on my road bike and they are now squealing big time.

 

What do I do to stop this?

 

Thanks

[MariusL]

Wipe down your braking surface with a cloth and some benzine, and the brake pads as well... should work tjop tjop...

[LeTurbo]

DEpending what calipers you have, try to adjust the brake pads so there's a fraction of "toe-in" - about 1mm - ie, so the front of the brake pad touches the rim before the back.

[Rubel]

thanks

[David Marshall]

To get the toe in right adjust the pad with the thickness of a business card at the back while applying the brake, or loop an elastic band around the end of the pad.