Brakes question
08-28-06, 03:12 PM
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Brakes question
My rear brake is really not good. It's not the wheel. It's not really the pads, though some are a bit better than others. I can get it just about to lock when not riding, if I pull really hard, but when I'm riding, the back wheel just mostly slips through to a gentle halt. The front really locks tight, though It's really aggressive. I tried swapping pads, but like I said, not result. ANyone got any ideas how I can improve this, or is it just that back brakes are bad because they cary the weight over them, and I should always brake with both?
Oh, they're Shimano super SLR's, btw.
Oh, they're Shimano super SLR's, btw.
08-28-06, 03:18 PM
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When you're stopping, the weight is actually on the front wheel. Your front brakes wil ALWAYS be stronger (unless you're going backwards, of course)
09-10-06, 06:20 AM
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Sorry, forgot to reply sooner.
I sorted it out by putting some MTB Vbrek pads on. With the ability to toe the pad in, they bite much more efficiently than normal road brake pads.
I sorted it out by putting some MTB Vbrek pads on. With the ability to toe the pad in, they bite much more efficiently than normal road brake pads.
09-10-06, 06:25 AM
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Learn to brake effectively. Using the rear brake only should only be used to lightly modulate your speed....not for actual braking purposes. The front brake is what will stop you, and using both brakes in unison will stop you quickly.
Go into a parking lot, and get up to about 20 mph or so, and note braking distances while using just the front brake, just the rear brake, and then both brakes combined.
Go into a parking lot, and get up to about 20 mph or so, and note braking distances while using just the front brake, just the rear brake, and then both brakes combined.
