Re: [CR]MAFAC Brakeset Blues

(Example: Racing:Beryl Burton)

From: <Huemax@aol.com>
Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 11:58:16 EDT
Subject: Re: [CR]MAFAC Brakeset Blues
To: sleitgen@charter.net, aldoross4@siscom.net
cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org

In a message dated 5/30/06 11:39:45 AM, sleitgen@charter.net writes:


> Also, the squeeling was my scream when the pad slid and I was left 
> with the Flintstone stoppers (feet)
> Hi Steve,

Are you using the original black brake pads (rubber) with round dots moulded

(4 pieces)?
>From my experience, some are soft, quiet, but will give you cleaning job on your rim. Or, harder ones (old-hardened-oxidized?) with certain rim (?) give you super

noise!

Check and see hardness of pair (should be matcning) and try to toe in the best angle to quiet down. I think the Mafac center-pull is one of best stopping brake

calipers!

Have a great day,

KEN TODA, High Point, NC, expect to go over 90'F today