Thanks, Andrew...Just got off the course. I shot a 3 over for 9. I threw away 3 strokes that should have been easy pars. ARgh!

Yes, the brake pad issue is ridiculous. I have printed out your directions and given them to my husband. He doesn't feel confident in doing the work, but maybe if I prod him a bit, he'll give it a whirl.

I'll just have to keep cleaning my rims, in the meantime.