Squealing Avid Arch Rival front brake?

I recently got a front Avid Arch Rival V-brake installed, and it
squeals like crazy. The bike store toed it in, but it didn't seem to
help. I know there's lots of info on the web about things to try for
squealing brakes, but I was wondering if anyone has had any experience
with this exact make, model, and location..?

Thanks!
Ben

BC wrote:
I recently got a front Avid Arch Rival V-brake installed, and it
squeals like crazy. The bike store toed it in, but it didn't seem to
help. I know there's lots of info on the web about things to try for
squealing brakes, but I was wondering if anyone has had any experience
with this exact make, model, and location..?

Thanks!
Ben

We have had so many problems with Avid brakes and have warrantied so
many, we don't sell them anymore. Squealing is the problem and nothing
you can do will fix it. Get a different brake. Tektro is a good choice.

Yes, mine squealed like mad - so much so that I replaced the front one with
a cheap Shimano that didn't squeal nearly as much. The rear one never
squealed as much.

Nick

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I recently got a front Avid Arch Rival V-brake installed, and it
squeals like crazy. The bike store toed it in, but it didn't seem to
help. I know there's lots of info on the web about things to try for
squealing brakes, but I was wondering if anyone has had any experience
with this exact make, model, and location..?

Thanks!
Ben

BC wrote:
I recently got a front Avid Arch Rival V-brake installed, and it
squeals like crazy. The bike store toed it in, but it didn't seem to
help. I know there's lots of info on the web about things to try for
squealing brakes, but I was wondering if anyone has had any experience
with this exact make, model, and location..?

Thanks!
Ben

Arch Rival pivots have all that linkage crap. Linkage = play = movement =
noise = aggravation = scared pedestrians = guns = cops = jailtime = no job =
bum = begging = lots of money.

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Phil, Squid-in-Training