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05-29-13, 08:56 AM
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brake pads
newbie question...
how do i know when to replace brake pads? can anyone recommend brake pads should i decide to replace mine?
the ones i have now certainly get the bike to stop, but i dont have much for reference as far as knowing if the bike should have more stopping power than it does.
how do i know when to replace brake pads? can anyone recommend brake pads should i decide to replace mine?
the ones i have now certainly get the bike to stop, but i dont have much for reference as far as knowing if the bike should have more stopping power than it does.
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05-29-13, 09:00 AM
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Brake, not break. When they are worn, replace them. You can take them off and resurface them with sand paper, making sure to remove any embedded debris. Also clean your braking surface on your rims with rubbing alcohol and a scotch brite pad, or something similar that is mildly abrasive. Beware of cleaners that may leave a residue on your rims.
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05-29-13, 09:03 AM
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Brake, not break. When they are worn, replace them. You can take them off and resurface them with sand paper, making sure to remove any embedded debris. Also clean your braking surface on your rims with rubbing alcohol and a scotch brite pad, or something similar that is mildly abrasive. Beware of cleaners that may leave a residue on your rims.
05-29-13, 09:35 AM
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When there aren't any grooves left, and it becomes one solid block.
If the brakes start to lose grip before that, either recondition the surface as outlined above, or put new pads on.
If the brakes start to lose grip before that, either recondition the surface as outlined above, or put new pads on.
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As for brands, Swiss stop are highly recommended. Swiss stop yellow if you're using CF rims.
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05-29-13, 10:06 AM
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If you aren't maintaining your bike, you'll notice that you have to squeeze the levers more than you used to, to stop the bike. That's because your pads are wearing away, so you have to move what's left farther. When you notice this, check the pads for the grooves merlin mentioned.
05-29-13, 10:51 AM
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Decent pads should have wear indicators. But keep an eye out for when they look bad or don't stop as well.
Even brakes that have plenty of material on them might need reconditioning or replacement. For example, if they glaze, they won't stop you. If you find metal flakes from your rims in them, those also keep you from stopping while chewing up your rims -- this normally will make braking noisy. You can pull the metal shavings out with a pin.
Even brakes that have plenty of material on them might need reconditioning or replacement. For example, if they glaze, they won't stop you. If you find metal flakes from your rims in them, those also keep you from stopping while chewing up your rims -- this normally will make braking noisy. You can pull the metal shavings out with a pin.
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I regularly wipe my rims with a baby wipe and not infrequently pick out crap from my tyres and brake pads with this tool.
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Kool stop brake pads are pretty much the standard. Not expensive for $15 you know the bike will stop better.
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Gosh - on my Tanguy, I have some old Scott Matthauser pads that must be over 25 years old. I can skid both tires with them, they show no signs of wear excrept dirt. I went to replace them with kool stop and I couldn't get the cartridge bolts on the new pads to go through my caliper arms - they must have changed the standard since 1970. I guess I just don't brake much...
05-29-13, 03:21 PM
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You should ask in the fixie forum.
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Aluminum wheels = Swiss Stop Green
Carbon wheels = Swiss Stop Black Prince
That's what I use and I'm super happy with both.
Bob
Carbon wheels = Swiss Stop Black Prince
That's what I use and I'm super happy with both.
Bob
