Author Topic: brakes dont stop very well (Read 589 times)

eloopnai · « **on:** April 05, 2008, 11:40 AM »

right got some really shinny pro class wheels but not stoppin very good
does smearing cola work on metal rims like on tuffs ?
thought id ask first

cheers

perry · « **Reply #1 on:** April 05, 2008, 11:43 AM »

cherryades stickier

damn thats old skool smearing shite on the rim

stay away from the tar though , the pads will stick to the rim and itl howl like a sore dog

seek out softer pads i say

RATTY · « **Reply #2 on:** April 05, 2008, 12:01 PM »

I had to laugh at this, we was all asking this question when we started back.

I use scott new school brake pads now and they stop a lot better than the old blocks, try any new school blocks on it and the longer ones seem to do the trick.
Cool stops were great but I managed to destroy an MX1000 when they got dragged into the wheel by the strength of the pads

darkersomeday · « **Reply #3 on:** April 05, 2008, 12:21 PM »

try some new school pads,

heatsink

pricey but by bugger do they stop!

Voodoocars · « **Reply #4 on:** April 05, 2008, 01:10 PM »

I got some Acor pads for mtb.Transparent and soft.Stop really well on new school black rims.Probably as good on anything. Squeal like a stuck pig tho'.

Longun · « **Reply #5 on:** April 05, 2008, 07:14 PM »

Do you go fast enough to need brakes then Ian?

eloopnai · « **Reply #6 on:** April 05, 2008, 08:37 PM »

went over braintree 2day for couple of hours to try my new ride out
no problems i built it well
brake dont really work but ive got everyone in front of me at the finish line to crash into and help me stop