I use alcohol swaps after wet and/or dirty rides. I don’t have an issue with material from the swab remaining on the rotor surface. I basically just wipe down the braking surface on the rotors without exerting any real pressure. This seems to take care of any squealing after a ride in foul conditions.
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I’d start with new/different pads. If you had peace with the SwissStop pads, I’d start there.
Be sure to spend a considerable amount of time cleaning the rotors. And then be sure to do a good bed-in.
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Hi @WCS_Alex, just wondering if you’ve run into any issues using flap wheels on rotors. As in, do you find the wheels creating a bit of an uneven surface on the rotors, as opposed to having a sanding disc come flat down on the friction surface of the rotor?
I’d imagine it would be quite challenging to maintain consistent, even pressure/alignment with the flap wheels, with respect to the rotor.
No, I don’t find that.
The pressure I am applying is very light and all I’m trying to achieve is a visibly rougher surface. I also feel I dont stay on one section for long enough, with this light pressure, to cause/create a low spot.
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Great, thanks for that. Appreciated.
Thanks for this tip. I had some loud 105 brakes that are still fine in terms of stopping power. Was thinking it may be a new caliper job to get rid of squealing after cleaning pads and rotors didn’t work. This is a cheap and easy thing to try before heading down that route.