Advice please on squeeky brakes

[Peter L]

Hi, I bought a new Dawes Galaxy 2 years ago to use when touring. Unfortunately I had an accident (not on the bike) and cannot ride it. It's been in the garage and now it's front brakes squeal when I've tried it. Can anyone suggest a quick fix to try as I want to sell the bike soon? Many thanks, Peter

 

[Brommyboy]

Brakes usually squeal when the blocks are not toed in: the from end should touch the rim before the back. A toe-in of about 1-2 mm is all that is required. Another cause of noise could be from oil on the rim or block.

 

[smokeysmoo]

Make sure the pads and rims are clean, and check the pads are set up right, ie: with a bit of 'toe-in' so the leading edge of each pad hits the rim first

[EDIT] Oops, slight cross post there with Brommyboy

 

[Peter L]

Make sure the pads and rims are clean, and check the pads are set up right, ie: with a bit of 'toe-in' so the leading edge of each pad hits the rim first

[EDIT] Oops, slight cross post there with Brommyboy

 

[Peter L]

Thanks, folks. I found an oily smear on the pads and residue on the rim. After cleaning both I toed in the pads slightly too. Problem solved!