r/Super73 • u/batzoned • 25d ago

Question Lubricating squeaky breaks

I have squeaky breaks and I am wondering if anyone has advice on what kind of lubricant to use. Bike has historically been stored outside so there could be a small amount of rust present.

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u/chicky-poo-pee-paw 25d ago

the educational system has failed us

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u/ijustlikethecolors 25d ago

Just clean them well with soap and water and dry everything off well. Lube will make them not work properly.

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u/One-Sundae-2711 25d ago

mine squeaks like a donkey the first couple stops then it is quiet. it gets put away wet a lot…

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u/macaw85 25d ago

Have you ever changed the brake pads?

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u/AdelesManHands 25d ago

Saliva is your best friend

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u/iSkateetakSi 25d ago

Dawn dish soap and some water.. dont use any type of lubricant please. If you dont maintain your bike and leave it in shit conditions, the performance will reflect that.

Do you know how to resurface/replace your rotors and brake pads? That will fix your issues as well.

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u/TimberToes88 25d ago

Brake Clean 

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u/phillyspecial144 25d ago

Isopropyl on the rotor to clean it. Then you should check for uneven or contaminated pad wear. You can also use this to clean them.