so, if i install these properly (clean rims, sand down the pads a teensy bit, and use washers) do they really squeek?
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Any time brakes sqeak or sqeal is because they are not adjusted properly - this is always true!Brake pads should always make first contact with the front of the shoe, which is called the toe-in. If the brake pad hits the rim flat or with the back leading, the brake arms twist in slightly, then releases causing a squealing sound.Pads with adjustable angle cups can easily be adjusted. Brakes with fixed pads (centerpull or sidepull) sometimes have to have the brake arms twisted slightly to create the toe in effect.Long break arms usually need to be toed in extra, as the arms are more prone to twisting.1 Any time brakes sqeak or sqeal is because they are not adjusted properly - this is always true!Brake pads should always make first contact with the front of the shoe, which is called the toe-in. If the brake pad hits the rim flat or with the back leading, the brake arms twist in slightly, then releases causing a squealing sound.Pads with adjustable angle cups can easily be adjusted. Brakes with fixed pads (centerpull or sidepull) sometimes have to have the brake arms twisted slightly to create the toe in effect.Long break arms usually need to be toed in extra, as the arms... » Read More Any time brakes sqeak or sqeal is because they are not adjusted properly - this is always true!Brake pads should always make first contact with the front of the shoe, which is called the toe-in. If the brake pad hits the rim flat or with the back leading, the brake arms twist in slightly, then releases causing a squealing sound.Pads with adjustable angle cups can easily be adjusted. Brakes with fixed pads (centerpull or sidepull) sometimes have to have the brake arms twisted slightly to create the toe in effect.Long break arms usually need to be toed in extra, as the arms are more prone to twisting.1 « Show Less
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They squeak way too much, people can tell that I'm coming from 2 blocks away, they are useful as honks, tho.
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Any time brakes sqeak or sqeal is because they are not adjusted properly - this is always true! Brake pads should always make first contact with the front of the shoe, which is called the toe-in. If the brake pad hits the rim flat or with the back leading, the brake arms twist in slightly, then releases causing a squealing sound. Pads with adjustable angle cups can easily be adjusted. Brakes with fixed pads (centerpull or sidepull) sometimes have to have the brake arms twisted slightly to create the toe in effect. Long break arms usually need to be toed in extra, as the arms are more prone to twisting. 1
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No the pads do not squeek at all......I use them on my hybrid road bike 700c wheels, had them on my mountain bike and they were great, but starting riding more difficult and technical terrain and converted bike to disc......These are great pads.....DON NOT SAND THEM!!!!!
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I install these pads to front tire of my road bike ( they did not fit on my rear tire) and I don't hear any squeak even I did not clean my rims.
976359
not quite, they are loud on the motor area then normal ,also they have somewhat of vibration that prevent your cuts not to be accurate
493476
No I haven't exprienced this issue. My problem was the wheel started to get very squeaky. I sprayed a little WD-40 in it & it's working fine now :-)
1960279
Answer here...yes they are. I tow trailer with mine and no signs of wear after 8 k so far. Look great as well and are not noisy at all
2236909
You would thing so with such a heavy knobby tire, but honestly I don't. Its more of what you hear, cause these babies are humming down the street like a beast! I would buy another set cause these tires are worth it.
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Hi! I wash these at least twice in a row on heavy duty. The first time through I wash them with laundry detergent and some bleach. The second time through I wash them with just detergent. Sometimes I even wash them a third time with just detergent. I don't think my washer smells from it. The only thing I've experienced is that the pads smell if I only wash them once.
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No -- NO SHIMS. Recommend then (maybe) on front rotors as they 'squealed' initially the first time in mornings when brakes applied on backing-up out of garage -- never during forward breaking. Morning squeal went away in about a month.
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They do make a little bit of noise, but it is not very noticeable, and all roof racks/ crossbar sets will make some noise. I have not seen any MPG drop, they are fairly low-profile, so the drag is reasonably insignificant.
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Doesn't sound normal at all....if the squeal is present only when using the "beater bar brush" for carpet, then it could be the brush motor bearings and if always present, it would seem to be the main motor bearings...just my guess. If still under any warranty, check into that because a main motor is very expensive. Sorry to hear of your problem.
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Mine squeak, other than that I have no issues. I am using them on the rear of a jeep xk to provide an additional 1" lift, so your application and experience may be different.
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They're just fine and sexy on my 7.3 2015. But make sure the space between the fender and the tire is just right or you'll get rub and be confused as all hell
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Not at all my friend. the only sluggish feel you'll experience is due the amount of width and heavy traction. which is expected. but man these tires handle like a champ.
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I have 45k mile on a set on a Dodge Ram truck. No roar at all for the first 38k. Now they make some noise but not as much as you would think. Seeing the tread on these tire would make you think they would be a rumble. Tot even close. I would get them again for sure.
1980217
I bought these pedals and the first thing I did was to take the bearings out and add grease. When I first got them one of the pedals was tight and made noise. Adding grease seemed to help. Hope this helps.
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No squeaks. I called customer service at the company once and they were so good. Why not try that?
202806
They are not loud at all. Especially when new. You can hear the low rumble but it takes about a season of riding before they get louder. When they first put them on you will be surprised that they aren't loud. BUT--- Once they break in over the season... depending on the number of miles you put on.... they get louder.
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I'm using them on my 2001 530i. Reduced brake dust (which is what I wanted) but I made the mistake of not doing rotors and sometimes get a light squeal. Great Pads but do rotors or have them turned w/the new pads for optimal performance.