How to Stop Bicycle Disc Brakes From Squeaking

Are your disc brakes howling like a banshee? If yes then you need to banish this evil spirit for good. Find out How to Stop Bicycle Disc Brakes From Squeaking:

Find out why disc brakes squeak and how to fix them in our newest YouTube video.
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[davidbeacham]

I'm a first timer here and I have to say that is one of the simplest and clearest videos I've ever seen. I will be back for more and definitely plan to share too, many thanks. 👍

[patzero]

The isopropyl alcohol worked perfectly. Thanks for the tips.

[jandone]

Great video! One thing, I'd add is to avoid spraying lubricant or cleaning product around the rotor, as it causes that contamination you mentioned in the first place. Instead, spray your product on a fabric and apply it that way.

[brianbassett]

Every time I replace the pads, I clean the brakes and pistons and make sure they are all moving equally. I also loosen the two bolts holding the brake to the bike or arch, squeeze the brake, and then retighten the bolts. It's fast and easy and seems to recenter the brake with the new pads.

[felipericketts]

Glad I found your clear and easy to follow instructions. Sometimes the details are very important and you don't skimp on detail! Thanks :-)

[Streetsvillainy]

Been throwing bikes out and getting a new one for decades when they squeaked. This is super helpful and cost saving!

[petewilliams]

Thank you, your video is fantastic advice - After searching numerous videos that talk endlessly about everything and anything and finally get to brakes, your video was outstanding

[fifrank]

Followed the alignment, cleaning the disc and added new pads. Works like it came from the factory. Thanks 🙏

[dfd]

Thanks for the video! I ended up using car brake cleaner spray and it worked brilliant at stopping the noise as I didn’t have alcohol on hand

[ursulaharries]

Thanks CMA ! Another helpful video - i love how you explain things step-by-step and don't assume viewers already know stuff - tho at the same time i never feel 'talked down to' in your videos. Hope you might also be doing one on squeaky rim brakes ?

[TexCynRVLife]

Oh, thanks so much! I hope to fix my squeal tomorrow. I only have country roads with some steep hills to ride on. My brakes get used way too much!
Heavy ebike, it likes to run away. 🚲😳

[jitterspec]

Great video. One last thing to try is using antisqueal compound on rotor. It basically sands friction surfaces. Replacing rotors and pads for noise is for QUITTERS!

[-dimar-]

I foolishly put oil everywhere including the pads, and it started making huge amount of noise. Thank for your video.

[andyhilton]

Love these vids. Mary is the Queen of all Manchester’s bike mechanics (and she doesn’t swear as much in these videos either!)

[chrismonsen]

Hi thank you so much for this very well organized and logical video. It made a lot of sense. I have a mtb and my rear brake squeaks only when I’m riding. Not when I’m braking. What’s weird is that when I hold the brake with a bit of pressure the squeaking stops. I just had the brake pads replaced too. I didn’t know about baking them in. What do you think might be going on? Any help would be very much appreciated.

[MarkPuhr]

Thanks for posting video. I tried dawn dish soap with toothbrush scrub and that fixed my squeaky disc brake problem.

[micnolmadtube]

Wow. First channel that doesn't just tell the same as everyone else. The obvious. They even disprove many of the common tips with argumentation as to why the tips will never work and in what situation.
I was so sure I had contaminated the set and have changed them three times now! It is quickly becoming a reason for me to stop using discs. But the glassing issue I have never heard of, so this is probably what is happening since I was sure oil was not an issue because I even changed the caliber once.

[cxxxxp]

Iso alcohol wipe - fixed! Thank you heaps!

[marcdaniels]

Listening to commentary and effects mics on most of the Cobbled and Ardenne Classics and GTs most pros bikes squeal on hard braking and the commentators remark on it so I am not going to spend hours on all kinds of supposed hacks to get rid of it. Acceptance is the key !

[jamesarmitage]

I've had problems with road disc bikes. Currently i have a hydrolic brake bike that screeches and vibrates alot under braking, this is after putting on new discs and pads, not sure if i bed them in as you described. So I'll give it one last try.
My current bike is rim brake and is much less maintenance.