I'll second that; but I really don't think using old brake blocks is a good idea, either. You'll probably find that they're about the consistency of a brick, and will crumble or otherwise come apart if you get them warm. Once the rubber has oxidized/deteriorated due to age, ozone, etc., they're probably unsafe.
Save the original shoes for show, and put a set of KoolStops or the like on the bike for riding.
Chris Beyer
Lots o' Mafacs
Bloomfield, NJ
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Philcycles@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 7/17/01 12:18:31 PM, denbows@prodigy.net writes:
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> << The problem is the brakes screech something awful when I use them, and
> vibrate like crazy. Anyone got a great solution for this? >>
>
> Clean the rims and toe the blocks in a bit.
> Phil Brown