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Re: Squeaky front brake

Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2021 10:13 am
by FL54
Thanks Skyler and Dave. I should check the front bearings as I found a part missing in the rear wheel. I’ll pull it all apart when the spring arrives. I should add that the shoes aren’t contacting this drum but on a wheel that was on the bike previously.

Re: Squeaky front brake

Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2021 4:52 pm
by FL54
Just to close out this thread, I installed the correct spring, chamfered the leading edges of the shoes more and roughed up the shoes again. I don’t know which, if not all of these things helped, but the squealing is much diminished. Not eliminated, but hardly noticeable. I should probably replace the metallic shoes next time around. Thanks to everyone for help and advice.