Re: [CR]Squeeling Mavic OR10

(Example: Production Builders:Cinelli)

From: "Steve Neago" <questor@cinci.rr.com>
To: "Guy Apple" <cinelliguy@earthlink.net>
References: <19768109.1065922340946.JavaMail.root@skeeter.psp.pas.earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]Squeeling Mavic OR10
Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2003 21:36:31 -0400
cc: classicrendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>

Hi Guy,

Did you "toe in" the brake pads slightly with an adjustable wrench? I have found this tends to solve most squeal problems... Otherwise, you mat need to change to a different set of brake pads

Regards, Steve Neago
Cincinnati, OH


----- Original Message -----
From: Guy Apple
To: Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2003 9:32 PM
Subject: [CR]Squeeling Mavic OR10



> I need some advice as to how to stop these rims from squeeling with I apply the brakes. These
> are the ones with the gold anodized finish. I have tried gently sanding and steel wool. I don't
> really want to remove finish, but there has to be a way to just etch this finish and to reduce the
> noise.
>
> I know the cute answer is ride them until they stop, but what about the look I get in the
> meantime! The noise is driving me out of my little mind.

>

> Thanks

> Guy Apple

> Sunnyvale, CA