• Symptoms: Squeaking after riding in the rain, washing the trike, or during early morning dew

• Fix: Usually disappears after riding on dry pavement for a while — nothing to worry about

2. Contaminated Brake Pads (Oil or Cleaner Exposure)

• Symptoms: Constant squealing and reduced braking performance

• Fix: Best to replace the brake pads; also check if the rotor has been contaminated

3. Dirty Brake Rotor

• Symptoms: Inconsistent noise, sometimes vibrating or humming

• Fix: Clean both sides of the rotor using rubbing alcohol and a clean cloth — quick and effective

4. Glazed Brake Pads (Surface Hardened from Overheating)

• Symptoms: High-pitched squeal, especially after long downhill braking

• Fix: Remove the pads and lightly sand them to expose fresh material

5. Grooved Rotor Surface

• Symptoms: Loud, sharp “screaming” noise — almost like a banshee

• Fix: Lightly sand the rotor to smooth out any grooves and reduce vibration noise