When I coast to a stop at intersections recently I have been hearing my brakes "barking" it's not all that loud but an annoyance. I have heard horror stories about brakes grabbing round corners and sending the rider sliding down an asphult slip-slide. I don't want this to happen to me or my 88 Cain' what do you guys think it might be? I was thinking it might need brake grease on the retaining pins in the calipers.

 

It never hurts to do a through clean/lube of the calipers and hanger-pins.
Fluid flush, every other year, is another good idea.

Especially on an older model.

If the pads are getting thin, they're a cheap fix, too.

Ern

 

I second that.. it's usually not very hard to disassemble and clean/lube everything unless your cap screws are frozen like mine were

At least lift the front wheel and make sure the pads aren't dragging due to a stuck caliper piston. The brake fluid on mine was neglected before I bought it and deposits formed on the pistons inside which caused them to stick & drag the brakes.

 

My rear brake sqeals at low speeds. Also if I apply too much brake in the rear I feel it shudder.
is this a warped rotor?

1)New pads, fluid and rebuilt calipers so nothing is sticking
2)Rotor thickness is within spec, but the surface resembles an old vinyl record