Jimbo-T-Pro Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Ive seen it before, and never thought anything of it, but ive heard it quite alot on here, and am wondering how much difference it makes, because my HS33s are starting to go a bit sloppy, and dont work in the wet ( i know they arent really supposed to,but i live in wales and wet is all we get!!) before i get new pads, should i try tar? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam-pantera Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 tar is roofing tar and it only works in dry weather . if u live in wales i sujest koxx blue or green pads on a grind because they have excelent wet weather proformance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Well, it's just ordinary but sticky tar. It makes a huge difference but you might find it hard to get used to. It makes the brake really sticky but at the same time much more powerful. I guess you need to learn to apply the correct amount. I use it all the time and couldn't live without it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmorley Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 whatever you do do not use tar in the wet!!! in the dry its okish but only in very small amounts. in the wet use koxx greens thats what i use on a medium grind and the wet weather performance is awsome, its very good in the dry aswell a great "english weather" pad i reckon loltim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Tar in the wet makes things worse. In the dry, it's OK - it makes the brake insanely grabby (no modulation at all) which is sometimes OK. Most people just prefer to buy good pads though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Gibson Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Lets hope certain people dont voice their opinion.. Work very well with old zoo pads and Rock greens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshball Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Well, it's just ordinary but sticky tar. It makes a huge difference but you might find it hard to get used to. It makes the brake really sticky but at the same time much more powerful. I guess you need to learn to apply the correct amount. I use it all the time and couldn't live without it Agreed i used it on phat pads and it was a harsh grind and it was the best back brake i have ever seen.Then again if you have vee brakes on the front then try slapping abit on.Trial and error i supose.Echo.JoshX-x-X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walker Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 so whats the best all round pad, if ur not a namby pamby and ride whatever the weather? with a grind.Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshball Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 so whats the best all round pad, if ur not a namby pamby and ride whatever the weather? with a grind.Andrewi think either coust on a good grind or maybe koxx blues on a bad ass grind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willy wonka Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Then again if you have vee brakes on the front then try slapping abit on.NEVER do thatthe vee will stick and not let go, its not good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil H Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 NEVER do thatthe vee will stick and not let go, its not goodUntrue, did a whole comp yesterday with a xtr front, smooth rim and a touch of tar, just have to be careful how much you put on. As many people have said, the best combination for the back maggy is a harsh grind (angle grinded rim) then something like Koxx Browns (I use them) or Rock Pad Blues. This will work well in all weathers. Tar on a smooth rim will work wonders in the dry as far as power is concerned but if its raining loads you'll be screwed. Infact if you want to do anytihng: wet weather + smooth rim = very very bad. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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