How To Stop Bicycle Brakes From Squeaking Repair Guide

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Very easy

Steps

6

Time Required

                          5 - 10 minutes            

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Step 1

              How to stop bicycle brakes from squeaking               

• Loosen the brake pads from the calipers using a 10mm wrench.
• You will need to repeat this step for the second brake pad located on the other side of the wheel.

Loosen the brake pads from the calipers using a 10mm wrench.

You will need to repeat this step for the second brake pad located on the other side of the wheel.

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Step 2

• Remove the brake pads from the calipers.

Remove the brake pads from the calipers.

Step 3

• Clean the surface of the brake pad with a cloth or water if necessary.
• The surface of the rims where the brake pads make contact may also need to be cleaned.

Clean the surface of the brake pad with a cloth or water if necessary.

The surface of the rims where the brake pads make contact may also need to be cleaned.

Step 4

• Reattach the brake pads to the calipers and tighten them with the 10mm wrench so that the leading edge of the brake sits closer to the rim than the rear edge.

Reattach the brake pads to the calipers and tighten them with the 10mm wrench so that the leading edge of the brake sits closer to the rim than the rear edge.

Step 5

• Check the brake cable and make sure that it is still connected and secured to the brake calipers.

Check the brake cable and make sure that it is still connected and secured to the brake calipers.

Step 6

• Test the brake to ensure that it functions properly before riding the bike.

Test the brake to ensure that it functions properly before riding the bike.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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