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From: matt@absolut.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.bicycle
Subject: Squeaking and Aztec Power Pads
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Date: Fri, 20-Sep-85 13:01:00 EDT
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Posted: Fri Sep 20 13:01:00 1985
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Nf-From: absolut!matt    Sep 20 13:01:00 1985



	One of the recommended techniques for stopping brake squeaks
is toeing in the brake pad.  I used to do this by removing the pads and
twisting the calipers with a 15" crescent wrench.
	This has two drawbacks: On cheap OEM brakes (such as Diacompe and
Mafac) you are asking for hairline cracks to develop; on expensive brakes,
not only do you risk cracking a $100 brakeset, it is alse HARD to twist 
those suckers (you wouldn't beleive the difference in strength between
a Modolo and a Diacompe set).
	The Aztec brake pads (made by Kool-Stop) remedy this by having concave/
convex washers between the pad and caliper arm which alows toe-in adjustment
during installation. This is how I cured the sqeaking on my Modolos. 
	The Aztecs will squeak a bit before they lay down a little rubber; 
after that they're fine.
	Unfortunately, they don't have wheel guides, so racers probably won't
be interested. They are available in standard and cantilever versions.