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May 26, 2003 20:03:49 GMT 10
Post by sherro on May 26, 2003 20:03:49 GMT 10
hay over the weekend i was fidiling with my old mountain bike to see if i could make it trialsable and the brakes dont work real well  how can i fix it with out forking out for new pads |
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May 26, 2003 20:08:03 GMT 10
Post by Craprock on May 26, 2003 20:08:03 GMT 10
a) read the thread about tar
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b) get some soft drink that is sweet, pour it on your rim, or rub it on with a rag or something, let it dry, and block your ears.
tar is generally the better option, but soft drink is easier (but louder, and doesn't last as long). if you're just begining, if you can lock both brakes with one finger thats good enough.
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May 27, 2003 12:56:31 GMT 10
Post by Nick on May 27, 2003 12:56:31 GMT 10
Get an angle grinder, take your tyre off and lightly brush the grinding wheel across the rim surface so it gets lots of scratches. Do it lightly though! Your pads will wear out quicker but the brakes will work really well. Tar is so late 90's, simon, get with it.
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May 27, 2003 18:09:24 GMT 10
Post by Craprock on May 27, 2003 18:09:24 GMT 10
i'm already 'with it' i have plazmatic pads - you dont even need a bloody grind (except for when you're riding in dust but who does that anyway except in comps). and i'm just trying to be helpfull.
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May 27, 2003 21:44:36 GMT 10
Post by AlexPV on May 27, 2003 21:44:36 GMT 10
so simon, how did your brakes go on the weekend? Nah you will think how amazing the plaz pads are, then oneday you will discover the full extent of braking excelence after grinding your rims. So big ride this weekend, how about like 4pm onwards if its in the city or like 1pm if its belco/natural? Is that top creek drained out too? the one where seans bashplate came off his rhino for those that were there?
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May 29, 2003 19:45:58 GMT 10
Post by sherro on May 29, 2003 19:45:58 GMT 10
hay guys, how much would it cost to get a cheap but decent set of v brakes?? and wear from??
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May 30, 2003 11:04:24 GMT 10
Post by AlexPVV on May 30, 2003 11:04:24 GMT 10
you should be able to get a reasonable set of calipers for about $50 lever and caliper about 80. Best place to try would probably be a bike shop.  are you from canberra? |
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May 30, 2003 11:34:31 GMT 10
Post by Nick on May 30, 2003 11:34:31 GMT 10
To Simon.
Settle grasshopper, it was just a joke.
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May 30, 2003 16:01:50 GMT 10
Post by Craprock on May 30, 2003 16:01:50 GMT 10
ok coach. sorry.  |
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May 30, 2003 17:10:44 GMT 10
Post by sherro on May 30, 2003 17:10:44 GMT 10
yeah i am from canberra if thats alex pentony member john from your tutor group thats me ;D
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May 31, 2003 1:29:54 GMT 10
Post by AlexPV on May 31, 2003 1:29:54 GMT 10
ah, sherro(den) it all makes sence now. Try mal adjusted for your brakes.
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Jun 7, 2003 16:44:55 GMT 10
Post by AlexPV on Jun 7, 2003 16:44:55 GMT 10
or do what seb says
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Jun 7, 2003 17:04:50 GMT 10
Post by Seb LG on Jun 7, 2003 17:04:50 GMT 10
what did i say?¿.....oh, the cum thing, haha
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Jun 7, 2003 18:38:55 GMT 10
Post by Craprock on Jun 7, 2003 18:38:55 GMT 10
ok, the first one to get five stars gets five bucks
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Jun 18, 2003 20:55:02 GMT 10
Post by sherro on Jun 18, 2003 20:55:02 GMT 10
the other day i was thinking that if u put griptape on ur rims would it make ur brakes betta would that work or not?  |
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how can i fix it with out forking out for new pads
