Susan wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:09:Here's a new thing. My front brake has started squealing (only when I am using it). What could cause it? Could I need new pads after only 1000 miles?
No. Your pads are fine. As some have said they may have gotten glazed. I've heard this from other Savages many times. Funny too, it happened to my spouse's bike but has never bothered mine.
Since you have to go for your 1000 mile check up just ask them to fix it.
I posted this some time ago. It shows the wear groove in the pad. You can see these without disassembly. If the groove is gone, you need new ones.