How To Fix Noisy Brakes | Road Bike Maintenance
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Loud, squeaking, noisy brakes aren't just embarrassing; there's a chance that they also won't stop you all that well. Better fix them, then. Subscribe to GCN: http://gcn.eu/SubscribeToGCN Get exclusive GCN gear in the GCN shop! http://gcn.eu/2eOME5L If your road bike rim or disc brakes are making a lot of noise, there's probably something wrong with them. And, let's face it; your brakes are the one component that you don't want to go wrong. So, here's our guide to sorting out noisy, squeaking brakes. Got any advice that you'd add to this? Let us know down in the comments. And, don't forget to give this one a thumbs up and hit SHARE too! Watch more on GCN... Improve your braking performance in the workshop 📹 http://gcn.eu/2fsBe93 Improve your braking technique 📹 http://gcn.eu/2fwu4B2 Many thanks to Taylored Cycles for the use of their workshop www.tayloredcycles.com Buy NEW GCN cycling kit, casual wear and accessories in the GCN Shop: http://gcn.eu/_TheGCNShop About GCN: The Global Cycling Network puts you in the centre of the action: from the iconic climbs of Alpe D’Huez and Mont Ventoux to the cobbles of Flanders, everywhere there is road or pavé, world-class racing and pro riders, we will be there bringing you action, analysis and unparalleled access every week, every month, and every year. We show you how to be a better cyclist with our bike maintenance videos, tips for improving your cycling, cycling top tens, and not forgetting the weekly GCN Show. Join us on YouTube’s biggest and best cycling channel to get closer to the action and improve your riding! Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside cycling Thanks to our sponsors: Alta Badia: http://gcn.eu/AltaBadia_ // Maratona Dles Dolomites: http://gcn.eu/MaratonaDlesDolomites_ Santini cycling kit: http://gcn.eu/1SFf8PV KASK helmets: http://gcn.eu/1FrbcHK fi’zi:k shoes and saddles: http://gcn.eu/1tsXI7S and http://gcn.eu/1KxBGd5 Topeak tools: http://gcn.eu/1Lc4HAj Canyon bikes: http://gcn.eu/1Oge4gz Muc-Off: http://gcn.eu/1XlT5Og Science in Sport: http://gcn.eu/1GrXo6n Ass Savers: http://gcn.eu/1XlTmkm Orbea bikes: http://gcn.eu/1oks6GH Trek Bicycles: http://gcn.eu/1RUwyGf Vision wheels: http://gcn.eu/1qHTlMu Zipp wheels: http://gcn.eu/1OcMUv5 Powertap: http://gcn.eu/1XlfT2p power2max: http://gcn.eu/1sdoPva Rotor: http://gcn.eu/1q3vtCo Reynolds: http://gcn.eu/1JjCDVL YouTube Channel - http://gcn.eu/gcnYT Facebook - http://gcn.eu/gcnFb Google+ - http://gcn.eu/gcnGPlus Twitter - http://gcn.eu/gcnTW GCN newsletter - http://gcn.eu/gcnnewsletter Leave us a comment below!
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I just used baby oil. I put some on a cloth and wiped down all around the silver round bit the breakpads touch. It worked .Got rid of the noise completely. I was so happy.
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I have always thought that the brakes on my road bikes were always a little bit noisy. I had always just kind of assumed that the noise was simply a by-product of carbon wheels/ carbon brake pads...
Needless to say, I tried the little tip to reposition the brake shoes so that pads are toe-in. Low and behold, the shoes and pads were not positioned correctly and now that they are, the brakes are significantly quieter. They also stop much better.
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And for you disc brake riders... put a bigger disc on front if you continue to have squealing noise... I am 87 kg rider and once I changed to bigger rotor all noise stopped on heavy downhill braking.. and all other braking situations.. stock rotors are made for 70 kg riders not us big boys ! Ride safe.
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The mudguards on the Canyon are Crud Roadracer MK3, they're absolutely crap if you've got calliper brakes. I bought a set and what a total waste of cash, I bought SKS Raceblade Pro XL instead, waaaaaaay better quality
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@gcn chaps - what mud guards are on the Canyon your mate from GMBN chats about disc brakes on? These look awesome!
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Trailing edge is the back, the front is the leading edge. You're welcs
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The braking surface on my rim has a tiny laceration which makes a rather nasty sound when the brake pads go over it. Any idea on how to get rid of that?
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my question is little bit far from the subject but what is the model of that CANYON bike's mud guard?
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where do you get that specific mud guard. i wanna have in on my canyon aeroad when im commuting to school.
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interesting mudguards. Anyone know the make and the model of those?
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Would have been nice to have had the disc brakes segment more visual.
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Funnily enough my brakes got very squeaky after I washed my bike per your full bike cleaning video. After a few intentional hard stops the harsh squeak seems to have gone away. If it comes back I'll try the other methods. Could be the WD40 I sprayed on the components (was a tip from your in depth cleaning video). Worth noting the pads are a month or two old.
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Do modern caliper brakes self centre? On my ancient bicycle I needed to adjust centering to eliminate brake noise.
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Love these crossovers
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Just don't use the brakes. Easy.
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blowtorching oil?
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Road Bike Maintenance idea : how to center tires on the rims.
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Or you can just coat the rims/discs and pads with a thick layer of grease. ;)
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On a slightly related issue, when I put away my summer bike for the winter in my garage the aluminium brake tracks start growing white Aluminium oxide fur! If I don't clean it off regularly then the brake tracks become pitted. I know a thin layer of oil or grease would stop this, but for obvious reasons I don't want to apply this to my brake tracks. Any other thoughts or ideas would be appreciated. Please!
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Am I the only one who likes an insanely loud cassette and squeaky brakes?
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