Quote Originally Posted by DebW View Post
Lisa,

You've got it right about toe-out causing brake squeal and toe-in reducing it. But I think you've got it backwards about plowing and debris. Toe-in would tend to trap debris between pad and rim. The KoolStop wedges point backwards to scrape water and debris off the rims.
Oh I see what my error is!- I am thinking of the wheel as going backwards!!! D'OH! Not enough espresso!!!!!!! Right theory- wrong rotation direction.
Yes indeed- the "Toe-in" position would have the REAR end of the pad hitting the rim first, and thus clearing the rim of debris before it gets under the brake pad as it clamps down. Heck, they should really call in the "heel-in" position, shouldn't they? And yes, the wedges on the KS pads are on the REAR end of the pads.
Thanks for the correction, wouldn't want to confuse anyone!