Do I need new brake pads?
05-03-11, 09:25 PM
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Do I need new brake pads?
I got my bike in January. So far I've done around 350 miles on it. I have disc brakes and lately they have been squeaking a ton. Is it time for new pads or are they still good? If i put weight on the bike and squeeze the back brake it can slip but it takes some effort. I have a service plan so I would get them for free. Is it time yet?
05-04-11, 12:29 AM
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They should last far longer than 350 mi. Are they correctly aligned, and were they bedded in?
Mine only squeals when wet, and metallic/sintered pads are more noisy.
Mine only squeals when wet, and metallic/sintered pads are more noisy.
05-04-11, 06:59 AM
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Did you use any chemicals while cleaning your bike? It could have been something that got sprayed on the rotor and transferred to the pad.
I had the same problem with my front brakes (disk). I took the pads off and found there was no pad left, so I replaced them. I need to buy new rotors and pads (F&R) this year though for like new braking. If you have a service plan, take it to the LBS and have them take a look at it. It wouldn't hurt.
I had the same problem with my front brakes (disk). I took the pads off and found there was no pad left, so I replaced them. I need to buy new rotors and pads (F&R) this year though for like new braking. If you have a service plan, take it to the LBS and have them take a look at it. It wouldn't hurt.
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Nothing got on the rotors. The only thing used on my bike so far was a chain lube and it was applied by a tech shop employee. I'll take it into sports authority if it seems to get worse, thats where I have the service plan.
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probably just need a toe adjustment. that's the angle at which the pads hits the rim. the leading edge should hit first. as pads wear they need occasional adjusment. should take a bout a minute per pad. two minutes per wheel. got tools? try it yourself! :-) check youtube for howto videos on "adjusting bike brake pads toe adjustment"
edit: oh sorry didn't see you have disc brakes. I'm totally ignorant about those but maybe they also have a toe adjustment?
edit: oh sorry didn't see you have disc brakes. I'm totally ignorant about those but maybe they also have a toe adjustment?
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I got my bike in January. So far I've done around 350 miles on it. I have disc brakes and lately they have been squeaking a ton. Is it time for new pads or are they still good? If i put weight on the bike and squeeze the back brake it can slip but it takes some effort. I have a service plan so I would get them for free. Is it time yet?
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05-04-11, 11:39 AM
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There are alternate sources for brake pads for most popular disc Calipers.
you do speedy Rockies downhills or this a down town commuter?
you do speedy Rockies downhills or this a down town commuter?
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I'll get free new brake pads with my service plan. I think I'll take it in when the weather gets worst. I ride this bike on the trails around the city which are paved. My ride to the trail is rather hilly though and I do use my brakes a lot.
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