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2008-08-16 6:14 PM

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Subject: brakes squealin
is it normal for new brakes on a new bike to squeal till they get broken in


2008-08-16 8:16 PM
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Subject: RE: brakes squealin
Disc brakes, yes.
2008-08-17 5:03 AM
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Subject: RE: brakes squealin
calipers or vbrakes? no, they should probably be adjusted. squeal is usually due to vibrations caused by a brake pad that is not properly toed (angled) in relation to the direction of the spinning wheel.
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