BMX - Brakes don't grip

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Nathan17
07-21-08, 01:15 PM
I just fitted my brakes again today, but they dont stick.
The chrome has come off my rim so i'm gussing that's a problem,
is there a way to get the pads to grip my rim without getting a new rim?

Cheeers

Street rider
07-21-08, 01:20 PM
yea. not having to worry about brakes at all. just take em off. or pour some glue on there every time you ride hahahahahaah.
Nathan17
07-21-08, 01:57 PM
i just put them back on to ride trails, so just give me useful ideas please

Street rider
07-21-08, 02:19 PM
ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.... new brake pads?
NJ Jersey Fresh
07-21-08, 03:30 PM
i just put them back on to ride trails, so just give me useful ideas please

Not sure if this will work i kinda want to try it... get a dremmel and sand down your rim with a fine grit. And clear coat it again make sure you do alot of coats... then wet sand it down smooth with 600-1000 grit i think it would work atleast better then what you have... but ive never tried it