From: utzoo!decvax!harpo!utah-cs!sask!dvlcn!dkatz Newsgroups: net.cycle Title: Re:Squeals Article-I.D.: dvlcn.106 Posted: Mon Jan 24 12:03:19 1983 Received: Thu Jan 27 20:04:35 1983 I used to have problem with brakes that squealed on my TR3/A (car, not cycle). One mechanic suggested that it could be cured by bevelling the leading edge of the brake pad where it came in contact with the disk - i.e.: bevel --------+ | | v +-\ | | | | | | | | |v| brake pad --> | |v| | | | <--- Disk | | | | +-+ | Direction of Motion | v Give it a try!!! D.Katz |