disk brakes suck...why
09-28-07, 06:52 PM
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disk brakes suck...why
i have an 07 specalized p2 cromo and the brakes wont even let me do a stoppie and wont lock up... why please help
09-28-07, 06:55 PM
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i have an 07 specialized P.2 aluminum, the avid bb5's are nice brakes, i have the bb7's, i would suggest getting compressionless cables, and checking how close the pads are to the rotors. by the way how much do you weigh?
09-28-07, 06:59 PM
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Have you ridden the bike enough to 'burn in' the brakes? Did you contaminate the discs or pads in any way?
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09-28-07, 07:14 PM
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I weigh 180 and i have ridden it a lot. What do you mean by contaminate the brakes? Also, how far away should the pads be?
09-28-07, 07:28 PM
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If you have mechanical disc brakes use the barrel adjusters to close the pads in closer to the rotor. Get them as close as possible without the pads dragging on the rotors. Adjust back out if you want more lever travel.
It's also possible that the pads are worn out. Take it to your LBS for pad replacement.
10-05-07, 04:22 PM
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how can i make them stop squeeking spray them with wd40 lol jk i know dont do that
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First step in getting the brakes to work is to use proper english.
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