poor stopping power
03-30-07, 12:10 AM
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poor stopping power
My late 90s stumpjumper seems to have lost its braking power. The front rim is pretty oxidized, but the rear is newer and quite clean. Would brake pads be the best place to start? Or brake cables?
The leverage is quite good, since the pads sit close to the rim. Thanks!
The leverage is quite good, since the pads sit close to the rim. Thanks!
03-30-07, 01:05 AM
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I have a personal thing about harsh chemicals so I really couldnt tell you anything about this "aluminum cleaning solution"
Green scotchbrite works great. I jam it between the brake pad and the rim and ride around the block, and my rims are nice and purdy.
Green scotchbrite works great. I jam it between the brake pad and the rim and ride around the block, and my rims are nice and purdy.
03-30-07, 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by lukathonic
green scotchbrite? To clean the rims I assume ... would that be better or worse than an aluminum cleaning solution?
I usualy use the scotchbrite with alcohol......
New brake pads....
04-01-07, 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by FlatFender
I have a personal thing about harsh chemicals so I really couldnt tell you anything about this "aluminum cleaning solution"
Green scotchbrite works great. I jam it between the brake pad and the rim and ride around the block, and my rims are nice and purdy.
Green scotchbrite works great. I jam it between the brake pad and the rim and ride around the block, and my rims are nice and purdy.
04-01-07, 01:45 AM
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Originally Posted by FlatFender
I have a personal thing about harsh chemicals so I really couldnt tell you anything about this "aluminum cleaning solution"
Green scotchbrite works great. I jam it between the brake pad and the rim and ride around the block, and my rims are nice and purdy.
Green scotchbrite works great. I jam it between the brake pad and the rim and ride around the block, and my rims are nice and purdy.
04-02-07, 10:21 PM
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OK, I fixed it.
Cleaned the rims pretty thoroughly with dish soap and water, then scrubbed with fine steel wool. Replaced the brake pads ... now it stops on a dime. Thanks for the pointers -
Cleaned the rims pretty thoroughly with dish soap and water, then scrubbed with fine steel wool. Replaced the brake pads ... now it stops on a dime. Thanks for the pointers -
